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How to stop falling deeper into debt

The Money Coach — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:15:47 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Famed billionaire investor Warren Buffett once said that if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you must do is to “stop digging.” It may sound basic, but every day, people with massive amounts of consumer debt continue to dig themselves deeper into the red by spending as if there’s [...]

How to pay off student loans (audio download)

The Money Coach — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:30:25 +0000

Higher education costs in the U.S. are increasing. State funding to aid college students is on the decline. And a growing number of university and college students in America are taking on loans to foot their tuition bills and other expenses. Add it all up and the results are scary: In addition to racking up [...]

3 crucial financial mistakes women make

The Money Coach — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:40 +0000

Move over men of America: There’s a woman running the family finances. A landmark study released today by Prudential Financial concludes that a record number of women in the U.S. – 95%, to be exact – are financial decision-makers. Read more: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/07/27/women%20still%20make%203%20crucial%20financial%20mistakes/#ixzz0ux1Lrghy Related articles by Zemanta Women taking control of money, lack confidence: poll (reuters.com) [...]

How to stop the flood of credit card offers

The Money Coach — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:27 +0000

Ever notice how your mailbox seems to be flooded with credit card offers every week? If your residence is like the average U.S. household, you probably get dozens of credit card solicitations in the mail each year. To put an end to them, simply call 888-5-OPT-OUT or go online to www.optoutprescreen.com.

Should you rent or buy a home if you have $10,000 in savings

The Money Coach — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:20:08 +0000

Should you rent or buy a home if you have $10,000 in savings and a baby on the way. Click here to see Lynnette’s interview on ABCNews Now. Related Posts:The Future of Credit ScoringEarn Extra Cash to Pad Your Emergency FundWhat are Some Red Flags that Bankers and Mortgage Lenders Hate To See?Should I Use [...]