Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Fashionable Finances: How Much Do Mint Users Spend on Clothes?

On average, Mint users spend $161 a month on clothes, but in certain cities, they spend much, much more.

Beware of the Mortgage Prepayment Penalty

Applying for a mortgage can be tricky. There are many things to consider, including something known as a prepayment penalty. A loan with a prepayment penalty may also come with a lower rate and so can seem more attractive. However, the prepayment penalty will hurt you if you want to refinance or even sell “early.” [...]

Beware of the Mortgage Prepayment Penalty is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.


Source: http://www.moneycrashers.com/mortgage-prepayment-penalty/

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Gimv Puts $25m Into Ebuzzing To Expand European Social Marketing Platform

Buzz-logoWikio Group, best known for operating the Wikio news engine, has secured $25 million in financing from Gimv, one of the main investment companies in Europe and is chaining its name to ebuzzing, an existing product in its portfolio.

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Hands-On: Samsung?s Galaxy S II For AT&T, T-Mobile, And Sprint

Sprint Epic 4G TouchSince February, we've been waiting for our turn with the Galaxy S II. With the handset floating around Europe and Asia, it's been hard to remain patient. But today is the day: the U.S. versions of the Samsung Galaxy S II are here and we're ready to get up close and personal at Samsung's media event in NYC. Just how different are the U.S. versions from the international? Has resolution been forfeited for size on that Super AMOLED Plus display? Does it feel as good as it looks? What about that new and improved TouchWiz UI? Is it actually any better? No worries. We're here to answer all those questions and more.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Get Me a Manager! Secrets For Finding The Boss ? Fast

The best way to fight bad service is right now, in real time. Don?t wait until you get home. Here?s what you should do in order to find a manager who can say ?yes.?

Personal Finance Round-Up: Life Is Not a Coincidence

When something unpleasant happens and no one can be pinned as at fault, they call it a coincidence. Coincidences are everywhere – it was just chance that they happened to be there at that place and time. But when something great happens to someone, they call that an opportunity. In my eyes there is no [...]

Personal Finance Round-Up: Life Is Not a Coincidence is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.


Source: http://www.moneycrashers.com/personal-finance-roundup-life-not-coincidence/

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What Is Comprehensive Coverage Auto Insurance

If you run into a tree or cause an accident of some sort, the cost of repairing your own car is paid for by your collision coverage. But what if a tree falls on your car, or a deer rams into the side of your vehicle, or a thief smashes in your window to steal [...]

What Is Comprehensive Coverage Auto Insurance is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.


Source: http://www.moneycrashers.com/comprehensive-coverage-car-insurance/

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What Is a Secured Credit Card ? Pros & Cons for Rebuilding Credit

Having bad credit is a Catch-22. You need an active credit line to help rebuild your credit, but most lenders won’t extend you credit if you have a troubled financial past. In fact, most lenders set a credit score cutoff point and if you fall below it, you won’t qualify for any traditional credit card. [...]

What Is a Secured Credit Card – Pros & Cons for Rebuilding Credit is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.


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Monday, August 29, 2011

Where to Buy Cheap School Uniforms for Kids and Save Money

The majority of private school students need to wear uniforms everyday when attending classes. In recent years, in part to combat gang affiliations and gang violence, some public schools have also instituted uniform policies. There are pros and cons of school uniforms, but as a parent, there are always costs associated with back to school [...]

Where to Buy Cheap School Uniforms for Kids and Save Money is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.


Source: http://www.moneycrashers.com/buy-cheap-school-uniforms-kids/

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