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Archive for January, 2008

Debt Reduction Options: Some Are Good, Others Are Not

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Carrying a debt burden can sap your energy, causing you endless worry and aggravation. Everyone wants to get out of debt, but not every debt reduction solution will really help you out. Most will take some time implementing while others should be avoided except at last resort. Personal bankruptcy. Yes, bankruptcy ...

Overcoming Student Loan Debt Via Loan Consolidation

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

By Matthew Keegan Six years after starting school your son or daughter has a Master’s degree from a top notch university such as Brown, Duke, or Gonzaga. Years of hard work and reaching for their best has paid off as your offspring has landed a plum position with a research ...

7 Simple Ways To Save Money

Monday, January 21st, 2008

By Matthew C. Keegan Every single one of us knows how to spend money, but do we really know how to save our money? No, I am not necessarily talking about setting aside funds for an investments purposes – a good thing – but saving money on everyday items. Here are ...

Rewards Cards: Are They Worth It?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

By Matthew C. Keegan Virtually all consumers will have a credit card at some point in their lives. Is this an understatement? Probably, as most consumers carry multiple credit cards. Selecting a credit card should not be something taken lightly; card companies are constantly looking for new consumers, but only after ...

1.8 Million Sub-Prime Mortgages Poised To Surge

Monday, January 7th, 2008

The news handed down by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson was glum today: as many as 1.8 million sub-prime mortgages are poised to reset over the next two years. Currently pegged at historically low rates, these mortgages will suddenly surge as the adjustable rate period kicks in. The result will ...