19th March 2012
Debt sucks. It always sucks to owe something to somebody – anybody – because then you are beholden to them. In short, they own you. But it really sucks when it is a bank that owns you.
More importantly, it sucks to pay interest on your debt. Every ...
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07th February 2012
What scares most parents most is letting go. It’s not just about the emotions of letting go, it’s about taking a risk. And there are plenty of risks.
The first time you let your child drive your car, you are worried about having to pick her up from ...
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11th March 2011
These days, applying for a credit card is considered a financial rite of passage. The majority of people know that getting a credit card is important; the way you use credit sets the foundation for your credit rating for the rest of your life. Not everyon...
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19th January 2011
The life of a student is very much a rite of passage - leaving the nest and creating one's own nest (albeit sometimes an untidy one). Yes, the downside of freedom is that there is no longer someone there to pick up after us..
There is more than just l...
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08th December 2010
Money seems to always be top-of-mind this time of year This is because the "festive season" always brings the crushing requirement that we will spend, spend, spend - even more than we did last year. We spend extra money on gifts, as well as buying decorat...
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26th November 2010
Your credit score represents a big part of your financial picture. You probably already completely understand just how important your credit score is. Your good credit history is vital to ensuring a number of financial benefits, including getting approved...
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24th November 2010
Scammers and con artists have been sending fake credit card statements into some mailboxes. Could your mailbox be the next target of these clever fraudsters?
Past due credit card statements that very much appeared to be from Capital One began showing ...
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