Archive for the 'Personal Finance News' Category

Is that rental car really insured?

September 2nd, 2010 by admin


The last thing you want on vacation is a costly surprise. Here are 3 ways to ensure you’ve got coverage.

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The ‘Obama debt relief’ scam

September 2nd, 2010 by admin


New regulations will soon crack down on shady debt settlement companies. Until then, don’t let desperation guide your decisions. Plus: What to ask before signing on.

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Credit cards with the best rewards

August 31st, 2010 by admin


Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there’s a card that caters to you.

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Renting gets a new lease on life

August 31st, 2010 by admin


Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

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Banks not giving up on overdraft fees

August 27th, 2010 by admin


The rules on imposing overdraft fees have tightened, and the deadline for customers to opt in has passed, but don’t expect banks to let go of this revenue source.

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Will housing or your credit heal first?

August 27th, 2010 by admin


If you give up your ‘underwater’ house, your credit might recover faster than your home value ever would have. But here’s why it could be worth sticking it out.

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The bereaved go bargain hunting

August 25th, 2010 by admin


The business of death is struggling. Not only will we settle for cheaper caskets and fewer flowers for our loved ones, but we may move services to, say, a park.

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15 things to do before you retire

August 23rd, 2010 by admin


Are you ready for your golden years? Make sure you’ve got enough money to last the rest of your life. But addressing financial concerns is just half the battle.

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Unclaimed property: Can you cash in?

August 21st, 2010 by admin


One man’s odyssey through New Jersey’s unclaimed property bureaucracy unearthed more than $5,000 his family was owed. Can you duplicate his success?

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What if the Bush tax cuts expired?

August 19th, 2010 by admin


Much of the focus has been on the wealthy, but what would the expiration of the tax cuts mean for everyone else? Let’s run the numbers.

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