Money Tips for a Bad Economy - How to Spend Less and Save More
With big corporations like Washington Mutual, AIG, and Merrill Lynch unable to pay their debts, ... to those numbers is to shop only with folding money or a debit card. Debit cards wearing a bankcard logo are typically welcome at most stores where credit cards are accepted. This way, you pay cash [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 18:12:45
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Obtain A Second Chance Checking If You Have Financial Troubles
by Steven J. Talrechi If you’ve had financial problems that have made you ineligible for a checking account, don’t despair. You’re not alone ... or Visa credit cards do. If you opt for just the debit card, a voided check will be included in your set ... , as can a bad credit history. If you’ve been reported to one of these systems and you can no longer [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 19:43:06
Online Tips Part II: Shop Without Getting Scammed
312769339_4075069bff Reading up on charity scams brought me to a few more tips from McAfee that, frankly, I’d feel bad not sharing ... they have a decent refund policy posted on the site. 2.) Pay by credit card. You’re protected by the law and liable only for $50 if your credit-card number is stolen and used. Getting cash back from debit cards [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 15:37:50
Money is Dead - Long Live Barter
Inspired by global economic developments, I’ve been thinking recently about doing without money. Not in a bad way ... by barter, and an official said: “We allow direct debit, cash, cheque, credit card. But barter? It’ ... a kind of forced barter after the fact. What could I offer? A vast sackful of apples and other produce [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 15:37:26
On The Power Of Barter...
I really like bartering. I trade my labor and my vegetables for free-range chicken and eggs, and organic beef (and manure compost) ... : “We allow direct debit, cash, cheque, credit card. But barter? It’s unheard of, sir.”My accountant ... , I’ve been thinking recently about doing without money. Not in a bad way. Oh no: I’m planning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 00:59:00
A La Carte (1/7)
On Our Watch Ray Ortlund has six valuable suggestions on how to combat the shocking biblical illiteracy that exists in the church today ... I almost feel bad linking to this as the deal somehow just seems wrong. But here it is. "If you sponsor a child online today and make your first month's payment by credit or debit card, you'll receive [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 13:27:00
The Problem with “Maxxing Out”
As we all know, there are lots of people who are in deep trouble with their mortgages ... they go?) until the sheriff shows up at the door with the eviction notice. Bad news all the way around ... Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) which comes complete with a checkbook and debit cards that look [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 23:08:39
Bad Credit and the International Debit Card
Saving Face with New Debit Cards that can Help those with Bad Credit It isn’t always right to believe that there isn’t any way out of debt when you have bad credit. People around the world tend to find themselves at a financial disadvantage ... t have a credit card, it is next to impossible to pay bills nowadays. Most places usually refuse to accept [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 17:41:30
Japanese Debit Cards: A way around the credit card conundrum
While many personal finance websites rail against credit cards (and with good reason at times) ... offers using the links below. 「スルガ銀行」 Suruga Bank Visa Debit Card Japanese (Bad) Japanese-English ... get online and get out your credit card. But alas, for those of us who have come to this fair isle [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 14:36:47
Why Cash Offers More Flexibility Than Gift Cards
Photo courtesy of krisandapril We have recently attended a number of weddings, ... with the swipe of a credit or debit card. Gift cards may get lost. I am notoriously bad at keeping ... in your birthday card and get three pennies back it registers. When you swipe the same amount [more...]
Date: 2008-09-30 18:00:53
Visa Rush Card Hit 2 Billion Dollars
Can we say say 2 Billi? Hip Hop DX Reports.... Hip Hop mogul-turned-philanthropist, Russel Simmons’ latest endeavor, ... when more Americans than ever can use the extra help. Simmons’ RushCard is a prepaid Visa Card, similar to a debit card that allows people with bad credit to have the same opportunities while building [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 14:46:00
How Women Can Fix Their Credit Before Applying for a Job: Part 1 — Credit Scores and Credit Reports
a guest post by Michelle Dunn credit debit card charge (www.bizchicksrule.com) ... a job interview because of some bad credit they may have. More and more employers are checking ... of the 3 credit bureaus to provide you with a free copy of your credit report annually at your request. Don’ [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 10:18:26
Credit card defaults up 54% and growing
As if we needed one more problem in the financial market ... of the U.S. economy. Overall, the rate of credit card loans going bad increased 54 percent ... a debit card with the VISA sign but it's almost always paid off at the end of the month. Carrying [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 09:27:01
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