Saturday Night Live Skit – Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford

Posted by Rick Munster on July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The concept seems simple and the book is free…but these two, Amy Poehler and Steve Martin, just can’t seem to figure it out. Saturday Night Live takes a humorous look any spending beyond our means.

Click the Link Below to View Video on Hulu: Continue reading “Saturday Night Live Skit – Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford” »

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Bargain Shopping with Coupons

Posted by Todd Christensen on June 7, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Couponing Basics

Couponing has been making a strong comeback recently thanks to the down economy. The promises of free items or even getting cash back with “doublers” and “catalinas” is more than just merely alluring to many. If you’re tempted to coupon more than just casually, here are some things to keep in mind: Continue reading “Bargain Shopping with Coupons” »

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Debt Settlement Article on MSNBC Red Tape Chronicles

Posted by Rick Munster on May 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Good Morning,

I read this article this morning and wanted to post a link to it.

Bob Sullivan, a Consumer Rights advocate and whistle blower on scams and internet fraud has written an article on one mans experience with a debt settlement service known as Debt Settlement USA. Continue reading “Debt Settlement Article on MSNBC Red Tape Chronicles” »

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Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future

Posted by Rick Munster on May 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Credit Card Debt

2010 is nearly half over and already this year we’ve seen many changes to the credit card industry. The biggest change came with the largest sweeping reform of the industry via the Credit Card Reform Act of 2010.

While the Credit Card Reform Act is designed to assist consumers from being misled on statements or inappropriately given increases to interest rates without proper notification, the Act is unable to change or help people develop better spending habits. Continue reading “Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future” »

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Important Changes to Credit Cards

Posted by Todd Christensen on February 11, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Think Hard before Opting Back Into Credit Card Account Offers Headed Your Way

Stack of Credit CardsAs we quickly approach the February 22, 2010 deadline for implementation of many aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD), we’ve been seeing some “interesting” marketing ploys by several credit card/banking companies.

CARD makes major changes in the way credit card companies can market, extend and administer credit to new and current card holders. One CARD stipulation prohibits allowing card holders to go over their credit limit for a fee without their express permission. Continue reading “Important Changes to Credit Cards” »

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