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Government Offers Low-Income Households Discounted Phone Service

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:54:25 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Phone bills can be awfully expensive. And when you’re not making a lot of money or are living on a fixed income, phone service and other utilities can take a sizeable chunk out of your budget each month. But a government benefit program called Lifeline can help low-income individuals and families save money [...] Government Offers Low-Income Households Discounted Phone Service originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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Differences between Secured Credit Cards, Prepaid Debit Cards and Visa Gift Cards

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:30:24 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Secured credit cards, prepaid debit cards and Visa gift cards are all alternative methods of payment to a traditional unsecured credit card. But which one of these cards is the right match for you? Understanding the key differences between secured credit cards, prepaid debit cards and gift cards can help you make the most informed [...] Differences between Secured Credit Cards, Prepaid Debit Cards and Visa Gift Cards originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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Money Grab: Beware of Banks’ Right to Set Off

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:03 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Q: What can I do about a credit union that took money out of my account (my SSDI) to pay off a past due bill I owed them? A: If a credit union took your money to collect past due payments it’s likely because they have the right to set off or the automatic right to combine accounts. [...] Money Grab: Beware of Banks’ Right to Set Off originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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A Creative Way For Animal Lovers to Make Money This Summer

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:30:22 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach A teenager named Madison who I mentor is a huge animal lover. In fact, she’s the kind of 15-year-old that begs her parents to take in virtually any stray dog or cat off the street. Madison’s love of all things four-legged, flying or feathered led her to apply for – and earn – [...] A Creative Way For Animal Lovers to Make Money This Summer originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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College Grads: Beware of These 6 Mistakes When Job Hunting

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:30:37 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach If you’ve just graduated from college – or are about to – you probably have one thing on your mind. Besides handling those hefty student loans, that is. Chances are, you’re thinking about getting a J-O-B. Job hunting is tough for everyone these days. But for the 20-something crowd, it’s especially tough. [...] College Grads: Beware of These 6 Mistakes When Job Hunting originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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Float Money Offers Zero Percent Loans, Helps Build Credit

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:15:37 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach If you’ve ever been in a cash crunch and wished you could borrow money without paying a fortune in interest, there’s a new company trying to change the credit landscape by offering you interest-free loans. That’s right: I said zero percent loans – as in, no interest, and no fees either. The [...] Float Money Offers Zero Percent Loans, Helps Build Credit originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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Prepaid Debit Cards Vs. Checking Accounts

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:30:42 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Carrying a prepaid debit card can be a convenient alternative to cash or checks while shopping or traveling, and may also make it easier to access money when you don’t have a regular debit card. You can buy a prepaid debit card just like a gift card, and load it up with whatever [...] Prepaid Debit Cards Vs. Checking Accounts originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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TV Casting Call: Free Financial Help From The Money Coach

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:59:09 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Would you like to achieve peace of mind over money matters and take your finances to the next level in 2013? Then let The Money Coach help you reach your financial goals – free of charge! I’m offering complimentary financial coaching and in-person, one-on-one help to people who want: financial harmony with [...] TV Casting Call: Free Financial Help From The Money Coach originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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4 Money-Saving Tips for Recent Graduates

Guest Blogger — Thu, 30 May 2013 08:30:08 +0000

by Guest Blogger Graduating college is as exciting a time as any. It’s a time for celebration, reflection, and ultimately decision-making. “What’s next?” is a common thought on the minds of millions of graduates this spring; maybe a career, graduate school or … well, who knows? That’s why graduation time is also borderline terrifying. For [...] 4 Money-Saving Tips for Recent Graduates originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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Four Reasons to Open a 529 Plan Now

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach — Wed, 29 May 2013 23:21:42 +0000

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach May 29th is National 529 College Savings Day. A 529 Plan is a state-sponsored college savings plan that can be used to sock away higher-education money on a tax-free basis. Unfortunately, far too few Americans have 529 plans, perhaps because parents sometimes feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing price tag of a higher education. [...] Four Reasons to Open a 529 Plan Now originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach.

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