January, 2010

Debt Collector: Tough Job But Someone’s Got To Do It

As more people struggle to pay their credit card bills, one segment of the economy is booming: debt collection. It's not an easy task. Most people John Goebel calls are angry, some are apathetic, and a few break down in tears.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Debt Collector: Tough Job But Someone's ...

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Does Renting Make Sense?

Writing Your Money: The Missing Manual has been intense. I’ve spent a ton of time researching personal finance topics ranging from buying a car to funding a 401(k) to the relationship between money and happiness. My research has reinforced some of my convictions (index funds are the best investment for 99% of personal investors, for ...

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How Much do You Need to be Rich?

If I had a Million Dollars Becoming a millionaire is something that many of us have dreamed about. It is a vision that has led many people to do crazy things in the pursuit. The incessant quest for the Holy Grail of a million dollars has created a lot of game shows and contests. Mentioning the ...

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Your Rights When You Owe Money

When you owe money, you are technically considered a debtor. In a perfect world, we would all be able to pay our debts on time and in full. At some point, most people will fall behind on payments. When your debts get too far behind, you may be sent to collections. When your account is ...

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How to Find Private College Loans

College May be Out of Reach [caption id="" align="alignright" width="161" caption="Photo: flickr via bofh"][/caption] Getting through a college education is a great experience of life. An altogether thing is having to pay for the education. If you want to go to a private college, you need to the funds to pay for it. These requirements need a ...

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