Federal judges ruled illegal the 3 percent federal excise tax on long-distance phone service. Service providers were ordered to stop charging the tax by August 1, although federal excise tax on local phone service still applies. You may qualify for at least $30 from the government as your share of the $15 billion dollar telephone [...]
35 Cent Breakfast
January 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a great way to improve your finances and your health painlessly. If you regularly pick up a muffin for breakfast, you are probably spending close to $2 (and untold calories) each day on pastries. No big deal? That adds up to $730 each year, enough for a mini-vacation. Or a couple of car payments. [...]
Live Well for Less Money
January 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Cutting costs does not necessarily mean cutting lifestyle. If you are living on a budget, you need to get creative with your available discretionary funds. Here are a few ideas for living better without spending a lot of money. 1. A new mattress Few things in life bring as much peace of mind and basic [...]
Credit Score Basics
January 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A credit score is a number indicating your level of credit risk to potential lenders, typically a higher number represents lower risk. It is arrived at using statistical models involving different numbers from your credit report. The models were created using payment data from thousands of debt holders, which make the scores extremely effective in [...]
Manage Your Money in the New Year
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Save Money by Transferring Debt to a 0% APR Credit Card
January 21, 2007 By 2 Comments
Exchange Traded Funds to Make a Splash in 2007
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