November, 2009

Is the Tiger Woods Affair Rumor True?

Tiger Woods Affair Rumor Oh Tiger, please say it ain't true! (Photo via Keithallison, Flickr.com) From politics to sports, more people are getting caught up in this game of lust. It seems no matter what type of business it is, it seems there’s always a self-serving, egotistic individual who can’t keep their stuff in their pants. Now, ...

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The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 28: Thanks. Giving.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s the least-commercialized major holiday, and the one whose message I most appreciate. On today’s episode of The Personal Finance Hour, I’ll join Jim from Bargaineering to discuss two aspects of this holiday season: the things we’re thankful for, and the importance of giving. This show will air live at 3pm ...

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College Graduates Struggle To Repay Loans

The abysmal job market is making it hard for some to start making student loan payments, which come due this month for May graduates. A new law could ease the pain for some: It limits monthly payments to 15 percent of a graduate's income.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about College Graduates Struggle ...

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How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Phishing Scam

Falling for the phishing bait If you have not yet heard about bank phishing (pronounced “fishing”) it is in your interest to find out about this scam. Phishing is a form of Internet banking fraud that criminals have found is an effective way of stealing, but it does not have the same risk of getting caught ...

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Handle Peer Pressure?

Your friends and family influence you. They affect the way you view life. If your friends are frugal, it’s easier to be frugal yourself. But if they’re wrapped up in consumerism and materialism, and can be difficult to resist the urge to join them. It’s only natural to want to fit in. Rob wrote yesterday to ...

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