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Nice Fridays: Good Credit Really Does Help in this Economy
We used to do a "Funny Money Friday" post each week here at CreditBloggers. But, as the economy sunk, each week it was getting a little bit harder to find anything funny in the gloomy economic and real...
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Nice Fridays: Only You Can Help Prevent Loan Fraud
We're a little late with Nice Friday this week; apologies! It's been busy lately with a lot of loan scam reports coming in by email. We received a report last week of a close call from a potential...
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Nice Fridays: Debt Levels have Dropped
There's not much to be happy about in the current economy. But there is one tiny glint of positive news amid all the headlines: At least we're getting out of debt! American credit card debt (revolving)...
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Nice Fridays: Banks Agree to Pause Foreclosures
Each Friday, we're looking for glints of positive news in the onslaught of negative credit and personal finance reports. Today's news comes directly from the banks and is aimed to help struggling...
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Nice Fridays: The Credit Crisis in Cartoon Form
Each Friday, we try to find something positive amidst all the doom and gloom to share with you. This week, it's a cheery little 10 minute cartoon from Jonathan Jarvis that explains the credit crisis....
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Nice Fridays: Stopping Loan Scams with a Simple Demand
Each Friday, we like to take a minute to focus on some positive news in the credit world. This week, it is a loan scam case with a happy outcome. I love a good story of an everyday person smartly...
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Nice Friday: Welcome Credit.com’s Money Coach!
I'm so glad to be joining the CreditBloggers.com team! As a Money Coach, I work daily to help guide people through their financial issues and challenges, both individually and in their relationships....
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Nice Fridays: Teach Kids about Money
April is National Financial Literacy month and the perfect opportunity to teach your kids some valuable money lessons. Building a foundation of money smarts now can be a positive experience for both...
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Nice Fridays: Travel Deals Thanks to the Recession
Are Americans going to be trading their "staycations" for actual vacations this summer? Travel seems to be one significant silver lining that has emerged from the economic downturn. If you have the...
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Nice Fridays: What to Do With Your Tax Refund
Good news: Tax season is over. Better news: A hefty tax refund may be on its way to your bank account. The average tax refund this year is $2,700 according to the IRS. That's a nice little windfall for...
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Nice Fridays: Credit.com Takes Fees to Task
It has been quite a week! News of credit card regulations coming from Washington seems to have everyone in the country talking about credit card fees. We've been having great conversations with you...
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Nice Fridays: Support Your Local Economy with the 3/50 Project
Local retailers and small business owners are being especially hard hit in this economic downturn. When times are tight, people naturally reduce spending and eating out in their communities. Luckily,...
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Nice Fridays: Women May Get a Break on Health Insurance Just in Time for...
Here's a nice Mother's Day gift: Health insurance companies are close to ending the practice of charging women higher premiums for the same coverage. Traditionally, women pay higher premiums for...
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How to Be Lucky
University of Hertfordshire psychologist Richard Wiseman has been studying luck for the last 17 years. It may seem like a silly thing to study. Isn't the concept of "luck" just superstitious nonsense?...
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Making a Big Difference on a Small Budget
Ever want to pay it forward, but don't know how? Lucky for you, philanthropy isn’t just for donors with deep pockets. Even in a down economy, everyday people are pooling resources to maximize the...
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The Art of Acquiring Affordable Art
With two swift searches, you can set yourself on the path to affordable art acquisitions. None of this multimillion dollar, Sotheby’s auction stuff. We’re talking $25, $75, $100. Of course, if tens of...
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Man Keeps Library Book 76 years. Fine? $0
After keeping his favorite library book for 76 years, Mark McKee figured he owed his hometown library thousands of dollars in fines. When McKee finally got up the courage to mail the book back, long...
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Let’s hope that Obama and the rest of the Federal government can come up with a long term plan. It’s nice to give families another month to figure things out, but most will still be in the same...
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