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What If You Paid For Everything In Cash?…

Is it cheaper to pay in cash than with credit cards and with loans? Yes, but just how much cheaper is a cash payment? Here are some interesting facts to get you thinking.

Car Scams: Before You Buy A New Or Used Car… Read This First!

A collection of car-buying scams, plus tips to help you find the best car deal -- without getting taken. Before you buy a new or used car, watch out for these scams.

Scary Lies And Unfortunate Truths About Your Money & Investments

In this economy, the rules about how to handle your money & funds have changed. It used to be thought that investing in stocks and other types of investments and then sitting on them was the way to go. However, investing your money & funds that way can actually lead to financial disaster.

Ponzi Scheme Warning Signs You Should Look For

In a tough economy, more and more people are falling prey to Ponzi schemes in hopes of making easy money. Most don't understand that the "easy money" they are going after is indeed a faulty scheme and they are the innocent victim. They fail to see the warning signs of a Ponzi scheme.

Ways That Parents Are Cutting Childcare Costs

As the economy worsens and parents find themselves short on money, more and more families are pulling young children out of daycare in search of other options. Here are some things to consider.

How The Mortgage Collapse and Government Bailouts Will Affect You

If the government can bail out AIG, why aren't everyone's debts also canceled? That's a good question, but is it a good idea? Here's what you need to know about the latest mortgage crisis and how these government bailouts will affect you.

What Are John McCain’s Plans For The Economy?

A review of presidential nominee Senator John McCain's plans for the economy.

What Are Barack Obama’s Plans For The Economy?

John McCain says Barack Obama will raise taxes for everyone. Barack Obama says John McCain will give the rich tax cuts while cutting needed services. McCain accuses Obama of giving government hand-outs. Obama accuses McCain of not being in touch. Aside from the accusations, where do the presidential nominees stand on the economy? Following is a summary of Barack Obama's plans for the future, as well as his past actions to improve the economy.

Playing The Home Market: Buying A New House And Bailing On The Old

These days, people playing the home market in a way that is very similar to playing the stock market. Here' how it works, and what you need to know if you're considering buying a new home and bailing out on your old home.

Watch Out… They Are Out To Get Your Tax Rebate Check!

Marketers are seeing dollar signs, and they are pulling no punches with ideas on how you can spend your government stimulus check. Here's what to watch for, so you don't get taken by someone telling you how to spend your tax rebate check.

Is The Bad Economy Making You Stingy?

With Americans rallying to save more and spend less, charities and religious organizations are actually suffering. Charities need goods and money in order to help people in the community. But what can we do? Especially when we are just treading water ourselves. Here are some ideas...

Let’s See… Cash, Cash, or Cash?

For most of my adult life, I refused to carry cash. Recently, I've had a change of heart. Here's why I think paying with cash is the best way to go -- most of the time.

Making Ends Meet: Tips For Getting Through A Rough Spot

Some great tips for stretching a dollar and getting by when times are tough.

Are Title Loans and Pawn Shops Worth It When You Need Fast Cash?

Title Loans and Pawn Shops... there are other ways to get money fast, you know!

Qualifying For A Home Loan (…Using Just One Income)

For a couple purchasing a house, it might be a better idea to use only one person's income to qualify for your home loan. By using only one person's income on your home loan, you are guaranteeing that you are not purchasing a house that you will not be able to afford should you find that one person is unable to work for any period of time. But wait, there's more!

What Are You Going To Do With Your Tax Rebate Check… Stimulate The Economy Or Pay Off Debt?

Tax rebate checks -- also known as Economic Stimulus Payments -- will be sent out in May of 2008 to 130 million families. Their purpose is to stimulate the economy. I can't help but think they'll simply be used to pay of debts. How does that stimulate the economy?