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A credit card that treated you well in the past may not do the same for you in the future. Despite the fact that you may not want to make the move, there are times when it is a good idea to cancel a credit card. The use of a credit card is supposed to improve your financial situation, not hold you back. If you find that things are not going as planned, regardless of the...

If you find yourself seriously considering self employment, you will soon realize that there are many questions to answer. While some are sure to be more challenging than others, none should stop you dead in your tracks.Many people before you have considered self employment, however, they have given up on this dream because they were unable to answer the many questions surrounding this career path.These self employment questions have stopped others in the past, but you...

Many people shy away from buying a used car because they are afraid of what they will end up with. While there may be a few lemons out there, if you take the right approach you know you can save money on your purchase while still getting a vehicle that will provide reliable service for many years to come. Here are three tips that will point you in the right direction: 1. Have your mechanic inspect...

As summer wears on and you begin to dream of days spent on the beach, it may not be long before you are planning a trip. While a vacation may be something you want, it may not be something you can afford. Or can you?Many people believe that taking a vacation will cost them an arm and a leg, regardless of the destination or the finer details. There may be trips that fit this mold, but...

What do you see when you look at your credit card statement? While there is nothing better than a “0” next to your balance, for many people this is not realistic at the present time. Instead, they realize they have some level of debt that must be taken care of. The way you approach your credit card debt may not be the same as the next person. However, there are basic steps you can take, just...

Like some, you may be out of work and willing to take on any job. Or much the same as others, you could find yourself looking to make a change to a career that better suits your skills. While traditional methods of searching for a job remain a viable option, it is important to consider the benefits of using the internet. More specifically, professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. Even if you don’t yet have a...

As a new college graduate, the world is at your fingertips. It will not be long before you are taking your first step into the working world, realizing that your future is bright.One of the biggest questions you have to answer is where you are going to live. While some college graduates stay at home for a few years, saving money and searching for the perfect job, others are ready to get a place of their...

Are you the type of person who enjoys jumping from one estate sale to another? No matter if you have been going to these sales for many years or are just now getting started, you know you are in for a good time. You also know that there are many things you can buy, from furniture to clothes to electronics and much more. The three tips below will put you on the right path to success:...

As a college student, you are well aware that you will use textbooks day in and day out. Without these, it would be a challenge to learn. While some shy away from buying textbooks, hoping they can pass their courses anyway, others realize that this should not even be a consideration. The primary reason students avoid buying textbooks is simple: they don’t want to spend the money. Although the high cost is enough to scare anybody...

The way you bank today may not be the same way you did so five years ago. This is definitely the case when you take into consideration the strategy you employed a decade or so ago. Technology is changing the way people bank for the better. Although you may have to alter your approach to take full advantage, once you are onboard with the “latest and greatest” it will not be long before you realize that...