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Author :: Kevin Erickson  |
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| Article Title :: The Countless Alternatives To Credit Cards |
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| Thanks to the constant stream of credit card offers you receive in the mail or through television few people understand that there are viable alternatives. Below are five of those alternatives.
1. Debit Cards
Debit cards have been used in many European countries for a number of years, but are relatively new elsewhere. In a nutshell, they are just like credit cards and are accepted in most places where credit cards are accepted. The biggest difference is that they take money directly from your bank account rather than you getting a bill at the end of the month. However, you should be aware that you arenÂ’t as well-protected from fraud with a debit card as you would be (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Craig Rowe |
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| Article Title :: What Makes A Business Worth Investing In? |
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| You have always been interested in investing in a business, however you always hold back because you are scared of making a bad choice and losing your investment. However, there are some ways to evaluate businesses to reduce the risk you are taking when you invest. Of course, risk is never eliminated, but when you properly evaluate what makes a business worth investing in then you will more than likely have your answer whether the company will be a success or failure before you invest your dollars. The following tips will help you make the right investment.
Investment Tip #1 Management
When deciding whether a business is worth investing in or not you need to evaluate the (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Kevin Erickson |
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| Article Title :: Protecting Your Health With Private Medical Insurance |
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| We scrimp and save over the latest designer wear, even the hottest cars or fancy jewelry but only a handful of people have actually thought about protecting their financial future with private medical insurance. This beauty behind having a private medical insurance is that it enable you to live your life free from unwanted worry if you were to get sick or have an accident that results in unexpected medical bills.
If you're wise you'll get coverage while you can still qualify for and afford it, which is before you need it. If you wait until you've been injured or sick, in most cases you won't qualify and if you do the monthly premiums will be extremely high.
Althou (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Matthew C. Keegan |
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| Article Title :: Hurricane Recovery: Financial Institutions Step It Up |
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| We have all heard the stories of financial institutions exploiting consumers with shady practices such as exorbitant interest rates, hidden fees, and the like. These accounts anger us and, rightfully, those that practice these deeds should be exposed. Fortunately, not all reports are bad as evidenced in the way many companies are treating their customers in light of recent disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. LetÂ’s take a look at how some companies are responding in the wake of disaster.
1. Disaster Relief Programs. If you live in an area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] and own property, you may be eligible for relief depending o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Kris Bickell |
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| Article Title :: How To Avoid Bankruptcy & Get Out Of Debt Faster Using Debt Negotiation! |
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| Has credit card debt got you thinking about bankruptcy?
YouÂ’re not the only one these days. Even with the new bankruptcy laws, credit card debt continues to climb. Unfortunately for most of us, our paychecks donÂ’t climb as quickly.
If youÂ’re on the verge of bankruptcy, you may have another alternative.
Debt negotiation is a process where you negotiate with your creditors to pay off your debts at a reduced amount – for example, if you owe $12,000, you can negotiation a payoff of $5,000. The benefit for the creditor is that they get more money than they may have through bankruptcy, and they get the money sooner. The benefit for you is obv (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Sandy Baker |
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| Article Title :: Understanding The Money Market |
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| The money market is one of the safest financial markets available. It is commonly used by large corporations, financial institutions and governments to secure their money resources for a short period of time. They are often compared to the bond. They are secure investments that are specialized. The main difference, though, in a bond and a money market is that the money market is usually for a very short period of time, usually under a year. You may hear them referred to as cash investments because of this short turn around.
In the most basic of form, the money market is a borrowing of money by a government institution or other large corporations. They are very liquid and are ve (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Cat Tobin |
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| Article Title :: Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season |
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| With the holiday spending season fast approaching, itÂ’s crucial that you understand the dangers of identity theft. Though many of the methods thieves use to steal identities are out of our control, there are many measures you can take to protect yourself from the threats identity thieves pose.
Protect Your Credit Card Number From Prying Eyes
When making purchases with your credit or debit card, make sure that only the last 4 digits of your card number are shown on the receipt. The first 12 digits should be unknown, and are usually replaced by Xs. If they arenÂ’t, by law you are permitted to mark out the first 12 digits on the merchants copy with a pen. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Carl Delfeld |
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| Article Title :: Eight Rules For ETF Success |
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| Managing a global portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a great way to build a diversified portfolio with exposure to equities around the globe. Fortunately, you need not be a rocket scientist to do this, but many investors fail to observe some basic guidelines, and it can get them into real trouble. Follow these eight steps and sleep easier.
1. Liquidity Comes First: Before you even think of building an investment portfolio, you should set aside about six months of income in a “rainy day” account. This could be put into a money market fund or U.S. Treasury securities. Having this money set aside will ease your mind and allow you to be more open and creative with (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Matthew C. Keegan |
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| Article Title :: Identity Theft: Don't Become A Victim! |
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| Moments after stepping out of the taxi, Rachel plunged through the entranceway of the hotel lobby eager to put behind what had been a terribly exhausting day. Flight delays due to weather had caused her LAX-MDW-BWI trip to take nearly eleven hours to complete. All she could think of was taking off her shoes to relieve her aching feet and dipping them into soothing, warm bath water.
The line at the front desk was mercifully short. One clerk caught Rachel's attention and signaled her forward — she gave him her reservation information and then dug out her American Express card for payment. As he stepped away to verify its authenticity Rachel's eyes surveyed the lobby. "They've (read full article) |
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| Category :: Finance Articles |
Author :: Carl Delfeld |
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| Article Title :: Buying Into Japanese And German Exporters |
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| With the euro down nearly 15% this year and at a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, the worldÂ’s largest exporting nation is worth a good look. So is another country that has thriving exports in spite of a stronger currency. WeÂ’re talking about Japan and Germany, respectively, the worldÂ’s second- and third-largest economies.
The top lines at leading German industrial companies are rolling in with impressive numbers for an almost zero-growth economy. Quarterly sales at Siemens rose 13%, the fastest since 2003. BMWÂ’s sales rose by 11% in the third quarter, although high raw-material costs and pricing pressure resulted in weak net profits. A bright spot is Asia, (read full article) |
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