Credit Scores Matter More Than You Think

by Glen Craig
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Credit scores are important when you want to borrow money or get a new credit card. They’re important when you want to rent an apartment or a house, since the landlord will usually run a credit and background check on you before they’ll hand over the keys.  If you thought all those people checking their [...]

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Car Allowance Rebate System – Cash For Clunkers

by Glen Craig
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In late June President Obama signed into law the the Car Allowance Rebate System or as it’s also known: Cash for Clunkers. This is a program that encourages people to trade in their cars for more efficient models.  It also helps to stimulate the economy (similar to the first time home buyer tax credit) at [...]

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US Savings Rate At 15 Year High

by Glen Craig
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that the personal savings rate reached a 15 year high of 6.9% in May! This is the highest it’s been since December 1993.

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Personal Finance Resource Links 06-28-09

by Glen Craig
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The sun has finally started to show itself around NYC! It’s summer and we have a little one due any day now. Life is good. Now for some links:

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Do You Keep Money Secrets From Your Spouse?

by Glen Craig
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Have you ever kept money secrets from your spouse? Do you have a bank account they don’t know about; maybe a credit card?  What about little white lies such as the actual cost of something you bought? Why do we keep money secrets from our spouses?  What do you have to hide? Here are some [...]

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AAA Is Good For More Than Automotive Assistance

by Glen Craig
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Are you a member of AAA (American Automobile Association)? They provide benefits such as roadside assistance, towing service, flat-tire service, battery service, and more for a registered driver. But did you know that AAA provides tons of great discounts as well? We’ve had AAA now for years. I had heard that AAA offered discounts and [...]

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Post Father’s Day Gift – TJ Maxx And Marshall’s

by Glen Craig

Father’s Day is approaching fast! If you still need a gift then a nice place to check out is TJ Maxx and Marshalls.  They sell name brand items at discount prices. Things you can find for your Dad: Polo shirts Khaki’s Golf accessories Watches And much more… In order to help you celebrate Father’s Day [...]

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Confessions Of A Recovering Spendaholic

by Glen Craig
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There was a time I spent a little too freely. I’d buy things when I wanted and worry about paying for it later on. For lunch I’d go out with the intention of window shopping to waste some time but come back with a sweater and new pants instead.  It felt good when I’d buy [...]

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Use The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Now!

by Glen Craig
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Were you considering buying a home this year and claiming the first time home buyer’s tax credit? If you were, a recent change to the credit may allow you to use it now rather than waiting until next year’s tax return. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allowed for a first time home [...]

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Go To The Museum For Free – Bank of America Museums on Us

by Glen Craig

What a wealth of culture and learning we have here in NYC! The only thing holding us back from taking in all of the museums, gardens, zoos, and whatnot is time and money.  We’ve been trying to make the time to take the kids out and do things with them whenever we can. That leaves [...]

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