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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. If you decide to invest in real estate, precious metals or collectable items, the same situation applies as investment in the stock market. What Should You Do? . What do you do?

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

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Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. Credit cards come immediately to my mind; by downsizing the number of cards you have, as well as their balances and credit limits, you are certain to save lots of money in interest and repayments.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. Real Estate.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

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Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. This article was written by Marie. . Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

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” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else. Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. My University Money: Why Is Leverage Only Ok In Real Estate?

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