Credit Card Review: Chase Freedom

Chase Freedom has always been a favorite among card users seeking cash back rewards. But in recent months, there have been some big changes to this card that was once the hands down best card for cash back rebates. You can still get $100 cash back with a new Chase Freedom card , but once you’re in, things are a bit different than they used to be. Check out this review of the updated Chase Freedom card for the lowdown. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 11:11:57

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The Dickensian 2008: A Look Back

This year might be the strangest year ever. It roared in with news of Robert Scoble having his Facebook account suspended for utilizing scripts to ... who so chose. We started 2008 with CNETs Caroline McCarthy reporting that MySpace voters preferred Barack ... and entrepreneurs with a scared and tentative look in their eyes. picture-31 We made our a [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 18:40:13

Best 0% APR Credit Cards

Gone are the days when you couldn’t walk to your mail box without a credit card offering 0% on balance transfers or 0% on purchases hitting you in ... for it. There is absolutely no reason why anyone should pay an annual fee to use a credit card, unless it offers ... the face. With the recent credit crisis and all the bank failures, credit card issuers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:09:25

Carnival of Personal Finance #179 - Smile Edition

Welcome to the 179th edition of Carnival of Personal Finance. This week, I want to remind everyone to smile because there’s never enough happiness in the world! Editor’s Choice Photo By Richard M. Reading these articles just brings a huge smile to my face! Great positive advices are what we should all be writing about! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 08:01:51

Free Credit Report

I was surprised to find out a while ago that a good portion of Americans did not know they could view their credit report ... that the can get an annual credit report to stay on top of what is happening with their own credit. Let me tell ... and they go on to the subject of financing and he asked him what his credit was like, he looked [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 04:27:55

Review Of E*Trade Bank High Interest Savings and Checking Accounts

When most people think of ETrade, the popular online discount brokerage firm with the cutesy talking baby commercials probably comes to mind ... s also one of the best online bank options in terms of interest rate and website features ... , and mutual funds via its highly sophisticated electronic trading website, ETrade customers can also [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 08:39:38

Case-Shiller Home Price Index Shows Home Prices Rise 1.2% in July; Seattle and Las Vegas Fall

For the third month in a row the Case-Shiller home prices index showed an increase month over month.  The index comprised of 20 major cities rose 1.2% from June to July.  Home prices are still down 13.3% when compared to July of 2008 but the index has shown that annual declines have slowed down in all 20 cities for six straight months.  The index has risen at an 8% annualized rate over the May through July period which is the best performance since 2006. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:59:44

Checking in on the… Ivy League

David Zeitlin is the RTC correspondent for the Ivy League. Let’s see … what to report from the Ivy League from the last two weeks. Hmm ... and Harvard Celebrate the Win Over BC (photo credit: NBC Sports)When Harvard (9-6) pulled off that shocker ... No. 1 team in the land. And two, how ’bout that Tommy Amaker, huh? While I agree that Harvard is the best [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:22:00

Banks Supposedly Will Cut Consumer Credit Card Lines by $931 Billion if Reforms Mandated

There is a rather amusing story at the Financial Times tonight, "Credit card reforms ‘to cost banks billions’". Let's look at the particulars ... that banks will lose $10 billion in interest annually, reduce credit lines by $931 billion, and put ... not get anyone well known for banking expertise to put its name on a self-serving report [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 01:59:42

How To Earn 300,000 Frequent Flyer Miles in 5 Weeks

November last, you might remember this post about the Omni 10k Flyaway offer, where you earn 10, ... if you do get approved, it brings down your credit score a little bit. Third, no one is suggesting ... for new credit cards, some of them come with free mileage bonuses. What Guillebeau did was to sort [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:05:29

The Dark Knight Back In The Running For Music Oscar?

batman-tdk-2-cd-oscar It looks like the Academy has found some sense and reversed their decision to disqualify The Dark Knight score ... , will now be able to compete in the “Best Original Score” category. The news comes after just one month of ruling the score ineligible, citing too many composers on the cue sheet. When the Los Angeles [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 05:58:11

Federation of Conservation Districts Holds Annual Meeting Next Week

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) ... Association of Ohio, will be the guest speaker. Event sponsors include Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Aqua Doc Online, Baughman Tile, Inc., Fifth Third Bank and JF New. To register [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:33:00

News in brief - Thurs 15th Jan

A review of the news from around the grounds of each Barclays Premier League club. Arsenal Arsenal Former Arsenal forward Dennis Bergkamp has revealed he would relish a return to the club. The Gunners have lacked a consistent link-man between midfield and attack since the retirement of the Dutch legend at the end of the 2005/2006 campaign [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:21:00

G.A.C. Fat Ass - No Fees, No Awards, No Wimps

Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things you do? I was in this state of mind as I stood at the starting line of the 11th (Gilly thinks it’s only the 10th) annual running of the G.A.C. Fat Ass 50K at Bradley Palmer State ... of each loop you had to check in with one of the volunteers so you could get credit for completing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:18:00

Big, retired athletes need to stay active

Ever wonder what happens to a 330-pound offensive lineman after he retires? ... some risks and benefits of being big and strong. The study, released at the annual meeting ... " Perry was famous for his size and ability to score touchdowns, as shown here in 1986. His Super Bowl XX [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 19:12:00

Obama on Housing

I will go way out on a limb here and assume everyone is aware that Barack Obama is now the President-elect ... who do not itemize tax relief. This credit will provide an average of $500 to 10 million homeowners ... options, and they will give a tax credit to all middle-class homeowners. Create a Universal [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 20:42:07

Media & Politics

Media & Politics 13-Jan-09 Permanent link to MTA daily media news Our Little Shop of Horrors (by Pat Racimora at No Quarter) ... Credit (The Trail, Washington Post) President-elect Barack Obama will address Senate Democrats ... as negotiations unfold, Obama is expected to drop his least popular proposal, a $3,000 tax credit for companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:35:02

I’ve Become a Victim of the Credit Crunch

I already knew the credit card companies considered me a deadbeat, but I didn’t think I was that bad.  Sheesh ... : I love this card!! Their customer service is the absolute best.  THE BEST I TELL YA!  This speaks volumes because I expect superior customer service wherever I choose to spend my money. This is also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 11:12:43

My 2008 Discretionary Spending: Progress and Challenges

For nearly three years, I’ve chronicled my adventures as I learn about money management. I’ve dug myself out of debt, quit my job to write full time, and begun to build wealth. But how well do I practice what I preach? For the most part, I follow my own advice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:00:06

Using Free Credit Reports And Credit Scores To Save Money

No doubt you've probably seen a commercial offering you the opportunity to request your free credit report or free credit score. Why all the big fuss? Why the big interest in credit scores and credit reports? To begin, you need to obtain copies of your credit score and credit reports. Let's start with your credit report first. You can get your free annual credit reports from the government. You can request the three major credit bureau reports every year. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 01:37:23

The Best Gubernatorial Campaign of 2008

The Best Gubernatorial Campaign of 2008 Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels handily defeated his Democratic opponent despite a tough landscape for incumbent Republicans and the fact that Obama carried the state. (AP Photo/ Indianapolis Star, Frank Espich) Yesterday we started our year-end awards by naming state Sen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 15:30:35

Ben Ball Warriors Gut Out Another Fearless Conquest

Another year. Another conquest for Ben Ball warriors at Pauley East also known around these parts as the Costco Center as the Bruins pull out a ... : 601958e0e3066ca1830e2e68e649273e-getty-83970610hh013_ucla_v_usc_medium Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images Here is the box score ... heart stopping win by a score of 64-60. It started off so [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 05:52:56

It’s That Time Again: Check Your Annual Credit Report

If you are new to No Debt Plan this may be a new feature for you. Every three months I post up a quick reminder to check your annual credit report ... not be named is the government mandated Annual Credit Report website. Through this site you can access ... the life of the loan. How to Check Your Annual Credit Report For starters I refuse to link [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:00:17

A Disaster For The Ages

It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “The price of a detached house in this upscale community fell 22 percent in October from a year ... . But she was stunned to discover her monthly mortgage payment was $500 higher than she was promised.” “Why didn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:56:34

Web Design Week on PSDTUTS + You Can Now Sell Photoshop Templates via ThemeForest

For as long as I can remember we’ve gotten requests for more web design posts here on PSDTUTS ... Monday - $25,000 Giveaway, Score ThemeForest Cash by Commenting As you can see it’s going ... readers will get a credit on their accounts to test out the site (which of course means it’s a good time [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 14:30:00

California Mortgage - How Much Can You Borrow & What Documentation Do You Need

California Mortgage - How Much Can You Borrow & What Documentation Do You Need Posted by Jonas Kruckeberg at January 12, ... with compensating factors like additional assets or an elevated credit score. To calculate this for yourself ... , your debt, your credit history and your Loan To Value. Riverside County’s updated lending limits for FHA [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:28:24

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise and people must be vigilant not only protecting their personal information, but monitoring their credit to ensure that they do not fall victim.  employeescreenIQ’s Rob ... that individuals can protect themselves. Don’t Let Someone Take Credit For (From) You!- By Rob [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:44:54

Credit Repair! You May Have A Bad Credit Rating And Not Even Know It

When we talk about credit repair, most of us believe that repairing our credit rating is directly related to our mismanagement of our finances, ... s website. They request that you enter your personal data to update your credit accounts, and when you try ... every year find out they have bad credit due to credit fraud, and if you’re not 100% sure on how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:37:18

Secured and Damaged Credit

Secured and Damaged Credit January 10th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed The Secured and Damaged Credit Most people end up with a damaged credit ... for you to obtain a new one. Those credit mistakes you made in the past can be nearly impossible to live ... chance. And so, in order to reestablish your credit, but cannot obtain a credit card, you [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:52:29

The Wait Continues

The Eagle Tribune reports from Massachusetts. “The number of new homes being built in Salem has hit a 30-year low ... and the rest of New England. ‘It’s clear that the market was overbuilt,’ he said. ‘Easy credit ... .” “The credit crisis and the volatility on Wall [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:25:58

Review: 24 - 7x1-7x4

Review: 24 - 7x1-7x4 Posted yesterday at 13:05 | Post a comment | In the US: Mondays, 9/8c, Fox In the UK: Mondays, 9pm, Sky One Sometimes a year off can be a boon. Like a gap year or backpacking round Europe, it can give you new perspectives and distance on things you used to take for granted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:05:31

Friday Final Buzzer: Eaton Rapids vs. DeWitt basketball

A few final thoughts from Eaton Rapids after seeing four teams who received votes in the two Class B state polls this week. Where to begin ... transfer Tori Klewicki-McNutt can score a number of ways while also grabbing her share of rebounds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:26:01

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Could Grow Home Sales

An extention of the first time home buyers tax credit could potentially grow home sales by 20% or 334,000 says Zillow.  The survey found that if the tax credit were extended 18% said that the $8000 tax credit would be the primary reason while 25% said it would be a significant reason.  Another 27% claimed that the tax credit would have some influence on their decision to buy a new home.  Approximately 31% said it would have no influence at all. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 16:57:40

Choosing a Credit Card When You Have Poor Credit

Choosing a Credit Card When You Have Poor Credit January 15th, 2009 Poor credit is something that can happen to just about anyone, ... things worse. Many credit cards for poor credit have annual fees. These may not sound too bad ... control, it’s time to start rebuilding your credit. Even if you hope to never have debt in your life [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:30:09

Short Takes

As part of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, ... with the now-famous “four score and seven years ago” — from April 1 to May 30. This version of the 1863 ... Childress has gotten no apology and is disputing the charges on his credit card. I’m no flag waver [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:13:12

How To Protect Your Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) From Being Frozen: Max It Out?

When I bought our house, I considered setting up a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for primarily for emergencies ... go up significantly, you can just pay back the loan. Now, maxing out your HELOC may lower your credit score, so you might not want to take all of it out. I guess it all depends on how badly you want [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:55:11

Credit Card Offers For People With Bad Credit Or Poor Credit History

Updated List Of The Best Secured and Unsecured Bad Credit Cards For Credit Improvement Credit card usage is a fact of life whether you agree with ... has morphed into a mish mash variety of credit card rewards, airline credit card miles, and balance transfer offers. Today, credit cards are used and needed for everything from airline ticket and [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:01:07

DrumBeat: November 13, 2008

Kingdom stands vindicated after IEA report on Ghawar Pushing his peak oil theory, ... indeed for the global energy balance. ...The IEA report on Ghawar, when seen in the above ... sector has run smack into a credit crisis, probably a recession as well, and almost all industry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 13:52:27

The Hottest Bands In Canada 2008

listentofeist.comThis past Friday, I (Heart) Music posted the results of his fourth annual, “Hottest Bands In Canada” poll - the ultra ... Castles should have been given credit for making waves around the world, but whatever. 1. Feist [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 13:37:49

PMI Winter 2009 Risk Index Indicates Broader Risk of Home Price Declines

posted by Steven Wevodau WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., (NYSE: PMI - News), today released its Winter 2009 Economic and Real Estate Trends Report, and its widely cited U.S. Market Risk Index(SM). The index shows that the risk of lower house prices two years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:12:58

Regional consumer confidence gives hope for Dubai future

Amid the global financial and stock market turbulence of the past six months, ... the lowest index score for measurement of employment in the UAE since the beginning of the index in first ... In spite of the global credit crisis, the GCC markets are in a strong position to weather the economic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:01:02

How the Barnstable town council and school committee created the current fiscal crisis, and what you can do about it….

The answer to the current money crunch is to replace shortfall in receipts from cash reserves; Free Cash. WHAT IS FREE CASH? The Massachusetts Department of Revenue defines it; Free Cash are unrestricted funds ... for appropriation. Remaining funds include unexpended free cash from the previous year, receipts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:45:56

The 5 Million Frequent Flyer Mile Challenge

... weeks thanks to mileage bonuses from new credit cards. If you’re up for it, you can do this too – ... that are worth at least $12,000 to me. I’ve closely monitored my credit score along the way, and the effect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:16

Annual Credit Score - Assist You in Building Your Credibility

While approving your loan amount, loan providers always check your annual credit score. This score helps them to know your credit worthiness in the market so; they can approve or denies your loan application. It does not only assist the lender but it also helps you to avail the better term loan deal, if you ... [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 22:17:53

It Keeps Getting Better And Better In California

The Daily Press reports from California. “First-time home buyers jumped into the local real estate market in December, ... that you can score a ‘deal’ — something that had been missing for many years.’” The Press Enterprise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:46:59

GM posts 45 percent drop in October sales

[ GM sold 2.11 million vehicles in the third quarter, while Toyota's sales for the period fell 4 percent to 2.24 million ... its October U.S. sales plummeted 45 percent because of weak consumer confidence and tight credit ... percent in October as low consumer confidence and tight credit combined to scare customers away [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 19:16:36

Four Quick Ways to Build A Strong Credit Rating

#fullpost{display:inline;} ... report from Experian, Equifax and Transunion via annualcreditreport.com. After we use up our annual ... Nov 18, 2008: Much has been written about credit rating and how we can go about improving [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 05:21:00

November 2008 - Net Worth Update and Personal Finance Status

In an effort to encourage readers to learn to calculate net worth and track their personal financial progression, ... and Liabilities Balance $ Change % Change Credit Cards $3,872 $2,372 158.13 % Car Loans $0 $0 - Home ... economic climate amidst the ongoing credit crisis backdrop [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:07:42

Book Review: Killing Sacred Cows

Carnival of Twenty-Something Finances.  Be sure to check it out.  Next week I’ll be hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance.  Please submit a post here.  These are the carnivals I participated in this week.  Also please leave a comment for a chance to win Killing Sacred Cows, the book I reviewed this week [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 03:30:56

Free Credit Reports May be Hazardous to Your Credit Score

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003 made sweeping changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). On the surface some of these changes seemed like a win for consumers. Take the ANNUAL FREE CREDIT REPORT clause for example. Wow! The Credit Bureaus are actually giving away free credit reports [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:36:32

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