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SpendOnLife |
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http://www.spendonlife.com/blog |
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English |
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personal finance, credit, identity theft |
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SpendOnLife came about because we wanted to help people save money so that they could have more money to "spend on life." Credit ratings can make an enormous difference in your life and we provide you with up-to-date, accurate information and advice to help you manage your credit wisely.
We also educate consumers about the dangers of identity theft and how you can protect yourself from this fast-growing crime. By raising awareness about the risks of identity theft and credit fraud, we hope to help consumers and students build and maintain a positive credit rating. |
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5 Followers |
Weekly Grab Bag: Best of Black Friday
Will you shop 'til you drop? Maybe you’ll hide in a cave until the madness has subdued? Either way, I’m sure you’ve put some thought into how you’ll spend Black Friday this year and you aren’t alone. I’ve rounded up some of the best tips and commentary I’ve read on the subject this week. We’ve got the naysayers, the yaysayers, and the folks that just that want to make sure you’ve got all the info you need to be a successful sho
Why Shopping on Black Friday Costs More Than Other Days of the Year
Am I the only one who doesn’t get Black Friday? I mean, the stores aren’t doing charity work here. They are forever in the business of separating consumers from their cash, and Black Friday seems to me like just another gimmicky way to do that.
Think of all the hidden costs that are lurking on a Black Friday shopping expedition, and then ask yourself if it’s not cheaper to shop on other (less frenzied) days of the year.
The sleep lost by wa
Friday Grab Bag: Long Arm of the Law Edition
It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! This week we focus on Congress' Go-Go-Gadget arm that is reaching out further and further to protect consumers from the big bad financial industry. It started with the CARD Act, but now extends to regulating debit card fees, creating a new financial protection agency, and requiring full disclosure when data breaches happen.
I'm all for
72% of U.S. Adults Fear Online Identity Theft
A recent ABC News / Washington Post poll found that seven in 10 adults are worried about falling victim to online identity theft.
While technology and the internet provide convenience, most people feel that convenience comes with a price - namely, privacy and security. Here are some of the poll's findings:
57% of American adults feel that the internet greatly diminishes personal privacy (up from 42% in 2005 and 38% in 2000).
72%
Denied for a Home Loan Mod...Is Foreclosure Next?!
We recently received a question from a reader that we researched and wanted to share our answer on the blog. We think it’s good information for anyone who has been turned down for a home loan modification.
Q: If I'm turned down for a home modification, can the bank take my home (because my credit score is now lower and my debt is higher than when I bought my home) even if I'm making my payments?
A: As long as you&rs
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