Posted by Sofia Ballow | Posted on 23-10-2010
Nine deadly days and counting until Halloween! Do you have your costume ready? For most people, this weekend seems to be the most convenient time to either purchase materials needed to create the perfect costume or stock up on all sorts of goodies for trick-or-treaters.
The clock is ticking! Don’t wait until October 29th or October 30th to check out your local Halloween costume stores…if you do, you can at least expect to be scared from the massive lines wrapped around street corners. If you need some tips to get your creative juices flowing, the resource below hopes to provide some fresh costume ideas:
10 Halloween Costume Ideas for Any Budget – Savings.com
Once you do have your costume ready, submit your picture to the plethora of contests out there. Most people dismiss contests and giveaways as a waste of time, and don’t take advantage – this just makes your odds of winning that much better! Check out the following Halloween costume contests:
Best Costume Ever – f.y.e.
1st Prize = $250 f.y.e. gift card
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Posted by Sofia Ballow | Posted on 23-10-2010
Okay, let’s get to Mark’s email…it’s pretty cool:
Hey Mike,
Wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for your help. You don’t know me, but I owe you so much. My credit sucked and I was in a panic. I desperately needed to fix my u..g..l..y credit.
Actually, my girlfriend found you guys – I’m glad she did. Quickly, I want you to know how bad it was and how good it is now. What a difference between where I was and where I am, I’m not just talking about debt either.
Let me say, I had made some really stupid money decisions. During college, I picked up a couple credit cards. Before I knew it, I was living off those credit cards.
I only paid the minimum each month. So damn easy whipping out a credit card to pay, it was my own personal ATM. I learned a painful lesson about paying only the minimum. Between 6 cards, I had racked up a balance of $13,200 not including interest and late charges. I was now in pa
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Posted by Caitlin Tepper | Posted on 20-10-2010
Your Big Credit Repair Break
If you have had credit problems and are in search of the best credit repair technique to boost your credit scores, look no further. The latest release of the FICO algorithm provides an amazing score boosting opportunity. In keeping with the spirit of FICO, this is not a magic trick, but a means of rewarding those who prove their worth. Here is the latest, most powerful way to add serious points to your score.
New Accounts Count Most
This awesome credit repair technique taps the hidden power of FICO. You made some errors in the past. Now is your chance to prove you can get back on the horse and ride. Your credit score is not just about your history, it is a way to rate your ability to manage the process of borrowing. This includes opening accounts, repaying promptly, and managing responsibly. And FICO is just waiting to reward those who can show that they are still in the game.
The Easy Path
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Posted by Sofia Ballow | Posted on 18-10-2010
The cost of living in the United States rose in September — more bad news for consumers already struggling with debt and credit score damage.
After two months of modest gains, the consumer-price index, a Labor Department survey that measures changes in the price of consumer goods and services, rose 0.1 percent in September. Economists had predicted a 0.2 percent gain.
The Labor Department reported that despite the rise in prices, there were few signs of accelerating inflation.
“Inflation expectations are more likely to fall back than continue to increase,” Paul Dales, a U.S. economist at Capital Economics, told Bloomberg. “The
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Posted by Mitchell Wickham | Posted on 18-10-2010
According to the Federal Trade Commission, and Equifax each year you are entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus experience, Trans-Union. Budget family, a report every four months or so, the sight of their trademarks without paying a penalty for too many requests.
Straight from the source: The Federal Trade Commission website states:”Only a site called,fill orders for the annual free credit report from annualcreditreport.com right of the government is entitled to. Other websites that claim to offer “free credit reports”, “free credit scores” or “free credit monitoring are not part of the statutory annual report free credit program.”If, after singing along with melodies catchy, listen carefully, at the end of the most popularSpot, you hear the disclaimer ,”… with registration at Triple Advantage”, a subscription service. <
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Posted by Caitlin Tepper | Posted on 17-10-2010
On a personal level, you can file bankruptcy using chapter 7 or chapter 13. If you have a company and need to file bankruptcy, then you can file chapter 7 or 11.
Chapter 7 and 13
Chapter 7 – A chapter 7 bankruptcy can be used to discharge all debt. To further narrow down the type of debt, it is generally unsecured debt. Each state has income and household thresholds for qualifying. If you exceed these limits you cannot file this chapter. If you have any questions at all it is best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney, the consultation is free.
Chapter 13 – A chapter 13 bankruptcy is called a reorganization. If you can’t qualify for chapter 7 and you have assets you want to keep, this is the chapter you need. The court will determine your monthly payments, this based on established guidelines, the duration of these payments is for 5 years. Most of the time people want to keep their house, but their total debt burden won’t allow this. Chapter
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