Human nature has a built-in habit that allows us to compare everything with something else we have. We hasten to compare services offered by banks as we apply for a credit card. The same theory does not get applied to reduction of debt. Wanting the debt to grow legs and walk away, we look the other ...

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Fed up with your "too-big-to-fail" bank? Well, you can always downsize. That's the message of the "Move Your Money" campaign, which urges big-bank customers to switch to community banks. But what's it like to actually make the switch, and could this movement ever register as more than a blip on a big bank's radar? ...

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Another day, another recall. Normally, automobile recalls are not much of a problem. A recall usually involves bringing your car to a dealership, subjecting yourself up to some sales pitches, getting your car fixed, and driving home. Toyota’s recent string of recalls is more complicated because some of the problems do not have solutions yet.If ...

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If I had a Million Dollars [caption id="" align="alignright" width="383" caption="Photo: expat21.wordpress.com"][/caption] Becoming a millionaire is something that many of us have dreamed about. Many people have been chasing this particular windmill, so to speak, in many ways. The incessant quest for the Holy Grail of a million dollars has created a lot of game shows and ...

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Owning a Car Can be Expensive [caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Photo: myride.net"][/caption] The thought about owning a car can be exciting for anyone. With the many models, brands and colors to choose from, a potential buyer may feel overwhelmed. Take time to find the best loan, since most autos today are very expensive. Many people will finance ...

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