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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your guide on choosing a credit card to suit you
- Reach into your wallet or purse, pull out a card, swipe, and you're done. It is very easy to use a credit card. The problem lies in choosing a card ? and it has nothing to do with the picture on the front! Choosing a credit card that works best for you is vital to your credit rating. If you choose incorrectly, you may find yourself in deep debt trouble. Here is some basic, yet extremely important,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 5 credit misconceptions
- We have all heard the rumors?from neighbors, relatives or friends. There are a wide variety of myths floating around about what you should and shouldn't do to improve your credit reports and credit scores. The buck stops here! Phelps Creek Financial Coaching has exposed these urban legends to provide you with the truth about credit...1. Your score will drop if you check your credit -...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How healthy is your credit
- There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check for Errors Your credit report or profile is more than ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Debit card vs. credit card, what are the differences ?
- Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your "cash allowance" for the week. Otherwise, if you needed cash you had to write a check, then go to the bank, and "cash" the check for real cash.F...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Credit repair scams
- "Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've probably seen these headlines and others just like it promising to clean up or "fix" bad credit. For someone who suffers from a bad or poor credit rating, these headlines are certainly an appealing offer.Imagine finally being able to buy that new car, get debt collectors off y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Convenience can be costly
- You've just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a "convenience check" included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this "instant" money. A new summer wardrobe, a nice dinner and tickets to a concert, a weekend getaway.But before you go...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beware of falling minimum payments
- If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don't be so quick to "jump for joy". What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in debt for a lifetime.More and more credit card companies are moving to requiring a minimum payment of 2% of your to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 steps to creating good credit
- As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a good credit rating with your lenders. Whether you are shopping for a new home or auto, or searching for the best deals on insurance, your credit worthiness will be judged by your credit rating or credit score.A bad credit history or bad credit habits will place "black marks" on your credit profile. These include things ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To repair credit is no longer satisfactory - learn how to earn a millionaires credit in 30 days...
- To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase a credit repair book or seek a credit expert help. But before you do anything about your bad credit you need to understand few things that can be very crucial to your credit repair success. Some people seek a credit expert's advic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 ways to improve your credit score by 50 points in less than 30 days
- In Less Than 30 Days. "What can you do to increase that set of three numbers on your credit report that can be so important with your financing?" I came across this question as I was surfing discussion groups the other day. Check out my answer: Dear Friend, Here are 3 steps I used to take my credit score from 592 (horrible credit) to 762 (perfect credit)...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Credit damage: getting compensated for your loss
- Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured - tangible goods and services. But, what happens when the victim has lost considerable time from work, the family bank is brok...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 19,178 identity theft victims per day - are you one of them?
- Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a day, or 799 cases an hour. Whichever way you look at it, these are shocking figures. And with more ...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Why do i need a paper shredder?
- Paper shredders are your best protection against one of the most dangerous plagues of modern society ? identity theft. Shredders help you dispose of sensitive documents that are no longer needed without risking losing information in the wrong hands. Find out more by reading this article:
There are many reasons for purchasing a paper shredder, and the need for such an office device i...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - What web businesses can learn from online gambling
- Abstract: learn how to gain visitors' trust by studying how online casino websites have overcome enormous obstacles to building trust among site visitors.
Online gambling is one of the fastest growing segments of ecommerce in the US, an especially impressive feat since it is illegal in the US. Due to their illegal status, gambling sites face high hurdles in the advertising and promo...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - What do you need to know about consumer awareness
- Are you an individual, a common man who toils day and night, up and down to earn three meals a day? If yes, then do you at times come home depressed with a look of betrayal on your face? There can be reasons like someone withdrew cash from your credit card and you have no clue how; the television you purchased for your family is not properly functioning, the shopkeeper refused to take the onus eve...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - What do you need to know about business greats
- Great men are born once in a while. Men are great not because they are born with some attribute of greatness but their deeds make them great and remarkable individuals in history. Such people thus are not born overnight it takes one's whole lifetime to achieve that success and fame that one only dreamt of. The article throws light on some of the great men who brought revolution in the business wor...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - What do i need to get started selling niche products?
- First, you'll need one or more ebooks to resell. Next, you'll need a website to sell the ebooks through. It will need a professional design to inspire trust in your visitors, so this may not be the time to hire your teenaged nephew to design one for you. Think about the last website you made a purchase from: Was the layout easy to navigate, attractive, and free of errors? Would you have felt comfo...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Web host review - to prevent web host shut down
- This article is based on a true experience that took place with my web host. I am not here to blame or try to give my web host a bad name, I am here to give an honest web host review, that makes sense to you before choosing a web host provider that is right for your business.
All web host are created equal in my eyes, that is, or that used to be, until I got shut down without warnin...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Wealth creation secrets - discover the surefire ways to attain moneymaking success
- You have probably heard other people say that "Money isn't everything" or "Money can't buy happiness." They may be right in some aspects; but it's not just about the money.
It's about having an ideal lifestyle - being able to have control over your time and schedule, having no one ordering you around, not having to look at the price tags every time you go out shopping, and just enjo...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Top 3 tips for buying office furniture
- The topic of office furniture is about as exciting as watching the grass grow to some people. Generally, these people see buying office furniture as a necessary evil which requires them to search through the numerous offering of different manufacturers to finally find that perfect piece that they've been looking for. While the topic of office chairs and other office furniture items might seem a li...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Today's banks are not just for mortgages, loans and investments
- In today's capitalist world where security is one of the utmost concerns, the typical problem facing an individual is financial security. Money-related questions typically asked are: ?Where can I keep my money? What is the best way to invest it and make it grow? Who can I borrow money from?? And the answer: a bank ? a financial institution dealing with financial concerns.
Banks are ...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - Those with the in win - 5 steps to get connected
- My coffee shop was offering a free quarter pound of coffee as part of a celebration. As the attendant handed me a regular coffee from their prepared stack, I asked if I could have decaf. He said there was only regular. Since I'm not one to settle for rejection from a subordinate and since I know Kelly, the manager, from my daily visits, I asked her if I could have decaf instead. No problem - she w...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The word perfect and emotionally charged singing sales letter is born
- An effective sales letter is much more than a bunch of words describing what you have for sale, but judging by some of the sales messages on far too many websites, not a lot of people know that.
The 'buy one get one free' mentality is still alive and kicking and working overtime all over the Internet, but sadly at the expense of the English language.
A sales letter, w...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The rise of executive background checks -
- With the recent corporate scandals of Enron and WorldCom, the popularity and necessity of executive background checks has greatly increased. In order to protect themselves from potential disasters later on, many companies are now requiring extensive investigation on prospective executives to verify their employment and educational history as well as information regarding any past wrongdoings....
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The need for employment background checks -
- Depending on your state and what type of business you are in, employee background checks may or may not be mandated by law. In businesses that deal with children or seniors, Federal law requires background checks on all employees and/or volunteers. The reasons should be obvious: the Federal government wants to ensure that those served are safe from hard and employers need to safeguard themselves a...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The importance of personal background checks -
- The purpose of personal background checks is to get a feel for the applicant's character. Personal and professional references are a good starting point, however, experts in the investigative field caution employers on using this method solely. Prospective employees are obviously going to give references of people whom they trust will provide a good character reference for them. Those references m...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The importance of performing background checks -
- A middle-class family in suburban Atlanta recently woke to discover thieves had ransacked their home and taken nearly everything.
Who were the culprits?
Two men that were employed with a cleaning company who had been in the house less than a week prior. It was later determined that these men, who worked for a prestigious and reputable cleaning company had colorful cri...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The fun of starting a new business
- So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's going to be wildly successful and make you a fortune - even better, you actually did something about it and started your own business. Good for you! Not everyone gets that far. Most people sit and day dream about what they might do if only ....
"The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough who will move ahead and begin to...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The crucial function of computer file shredders -
- An unpleasant aspect of modern life is the fact that thieves can steal files from computers. Personal emails, business plans, private documents, trade secrets, and online histories can all be devastating if they fall into the wrong hands. It is a good idea for people or businesses to have a type of file shredding software that keeps thieves and hackers from being able to obtain this type of inform...
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- 2007-03-29 17:24:40 - The benefits of paper shredders -
- Paper shredders are used in a number of situations. Doctors, dentists, and psychologists use them to protect their clients' private medical information. Private citizens use them to destroy papers that contain important financial information. Businesses use them to protect themselves from corporate espionage and information theft. Paper shredders cost between $15 and $130, depending on their featu...