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Don't open your wallet to these 5 scams

2009-01-26T02:48:09Z

Charlotte radio personality Ramona Holloway got a call the other week from her aunt, who sounded excited about a check she received in the mail. The 66-year-old told Holloway the $3,999 check was from a company recruiting “mystery shoppers.” All...

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Financial Planning for New Year: 'Credit Card Debt Has to Go'

2009-01-09T04:36:54Z

We are a week into 2009, and already it's been a roller coaster ride with the economy. We have little or no control over what's happening in Washington and on Wall Street. We do, however, have control over our own wallet. Financial guru Suze Orm...

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How to meet your financial goals in 2009

2009-01-07T03:59:57Z

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, Kathy Johnson of Sacramento, Calif. has two simple money-savers in mind: "to get out of debt and pay off all my credit cards." Johnson, a single mother, said her debts have accelerated due to health issues...

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Shoppers: Don’t get swiped by gift cards

2008-12-23T03:23:17Z

Her holiday shopping almost wrapped up, one of Nancy Gustafson’s last purchases was a gift card. But she was cautious. After hearing about some stores closing or leaving the area, she opted for a gift card from Macy’s, a company she feels will be...

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Dreaming of a tight Christmas

2008-12-12T06:17:41Z

The strategy To keep my head above water this Christmas. How do I do that? There's no doubt many people are finding the financial situation tough. Lower interest rates and petrol prices may have provided some welcome relief but as the economy slo...

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Five simple ways to save yourself hundreds of dollars a month

2008-12-10T03:52:35Z

We are a country of spenders who must learn the hard way to practice what our grandparents have always known: A penny saved is a penny earned. Consider that about 43% of Americans spend more than they earn, according to estimates from the feder...

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Credit card scams ... Are you safe?

2008-12-04T11:33:55Z

Scam: To trick or cheat someone out of their possession(s). A ripoff. The internet is littered with scams such as pop-up ads or e-mail spam ads with "Get Rich Quick/High-Paying Jobs/You Are A Winner" messages. The use of credit cards has become s...

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