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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Next summer?

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New Year’s Resolution: CreditSesame.com

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Credit Sesame : Credit Sesame is a 100% FREE personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. It gives an instant view of consumer’s credit, including Experian credit score, refreshed monthly & for free, & debt analysis with personalized offers tailored to consumer’s credit profile.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims. Most consumers and critics have been placing blame on the automakers themselves.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. A random winner will be selected by August 01, 2012. This is a limited time offer, so get in quick!

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. A random winner will be selected by August 01, 2012. Free National Parks Entrance June 2012. FURBY is Back!

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Enter To Win $250 & Get A Free Credit Report!!

Saving Everyday

Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. A random winner will be selected by August 01, 2012. This is a limited time offer, so get in quick!

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