Archive | July, 2008

Fixing a Loved One’s Money Problems — Is It Worth It?

Even if you’ve gotten your own financial house in order, you may be worried about your family’s bottom line. Maybe one of your parents isn’t financially savvy, maybe one of your children is struggling or perhaps you and your significant other aren’t on the same page of the ledger.
Most of us have an instinctive reaction [...]

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Are Green Stocks The Next Dot Com Boom?

Are Green stocks the new big thing on Wall Street? Many companies are starting to come out of the startup phase and are starting to see some profits. Should you get in on the ground floor?

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Tell the Fed Your Credit Card Story

So far, over 30,000 people have sent stories to the federal banking regulators who are working to reduce credit card abuses. The Consumer’s Union has a simple form to allow you to send your story to the Federal Reserve here. But you only have until August 4th — that’s Monday — to make sure your [...]

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The Nigerian Scam

One of the most prevalent scams in the internet is the infamous Nigerian Scam. But what is it, and how do you know it when you see it?

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Money Conscious Cruising

Crusing is a fun time, but if you’re not careful the bill you get at the end of it can make for a very sour homecoming. Follow these tips on how to keep your money safe from thieves, and yourself.

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7 Hints To Prevent Credit Card Fraud

In the last year, it’s estimated that criminals were able to steal $3.2 billion through credit card fraud. Worse, the numbers of credit card frauds continue to rise. It’s beyond the point that cops are likely to be able to catch a crook if he commits that sort of crime. Hoping that you’ll get your [...]

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