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Archive for January, 2010
Citi Launches Mobile(SM) Application for the iPhone
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Citi recently launched a free mobile application for the iPhone. Since I’ve been a long-time banking and credit card customer of Citi, and since I have an iPhone, it seemed like a good product to review. I’ve never used my iPhone for online banking, and my first reaction was that it just isn’t [...]
List of the Best Online Banks
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Many of us made a New Year’s resolution to spend less and save more. Saving more can be the more difficult part of that resolution. One way to get into the habit of saving is to set up an automatic savings plan with an online bank. We like online banks because they offer competitive [...]
Jessica’s (early) February 1 Update: Seeing the Light!
Saturday, January 30th, 2010My deposits and payments are all lined, up for the first week of February. So here’s my status as of February 5 (I’ve done the bills through that date).
Identity Theft and You – Simple Tips To Protect Yourself
Friday, January 29th, 2010Stories abound warning consumers about the perils of shopping on the internet. Internet shoppers have every justification to be concerned about the growing problem of identity theft and having their credit card information compromised. Having your identity stolen can be an expensive and complicated matter to clean up.
Don’t think, though, that you have [...]
How to Make Full-time Money as a Part-time Writer
Friday, January 29th, 2010Recently I’ve received a number of e-mail and comments from people really struggling financially. In some cases it’s due to divorce, in other cases it’s a job loss. Whatever the situation, a lot of people could use some extra cash. In the past, I’ve written about ways to earn extra money. [...]
Why I’m Not Sending Cash to Haiti-Yet
Friday, January 29th, 2010Quick Tips For Comparison Shopping
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Keeping your expenses as low as possible requires that you make the most of every dollar you have to spend. Purchasing items on sale can help you stretch your dollar farther than it normally goes, but learning to recognize a good price can take a little practice. Shopping several stores or websites and [...]
When Do Negative References Get Removed From Your Credit Report?
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010How long do negative marks stay on your credit history? These days, an individual’s personality, success and education can all be defined on “records”. In high school and college, you’ve got your permanent record, which really isn’t that permanent but is useful in scaring students into staying on the straight and narrow. Once you turn [...]
CreditReport.com vs. FreeCreditReport.com
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Maintaining a high credit score has become more important than ever. From getting the best rates on mortgages, car loans, and credit cards, to qualifying for the best car insurance rates, your credit score has a big impact on your finances. Two of the more popular websites that give you access to your credit history [...]