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

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.

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Low Credit Scores Growing Among Consumers – CBS News Segment featuring Todd Christensen

I want to share the story and video that aired last week on KBOI CBS TV. Todd Christensen, Debt Reduction Services Director of Education, shared some excellent thoughts on the current decline in overall consumer credit scores.

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Here is the text version article which can also be found on www.KBOI2.com.

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Bargain Shopping with Coupons

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” »

Debt Settlement Article on MSNBC Red Tape Chronicles

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” »

Important Changes to Credit Cards

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” »