A Few Ways to Rehab Your Credit

Aug 12, 09 A Few Ways to Rehab Your Credit

Posted by in Budgeting, Family Matters, Saving

Unfortunately, it is all too easy to become mired in debt.  As a result, credit, the lifeblood of the economy, becomes unavailable.  Once your credit rating is low, you cannot get additional lines of credit, including credit cards or loans to buy a house or car.  A poor credit score is an albatross that will affect every area of...

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Second Chance Banking

With the recession raging, many people have found themselves in either short-term or long-term financial trouble.  Unfortunately, these troubles can haunt you across many aspects of your life. Too many people do not realize that there are ways to navigate around these financial obstacles.  Be it bad checks, credit debt, or lack...

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Health Care Debate Heats Up Again

Mr. Obama is determined to address the nation’s health care crisis, despite the terrible economic conditions and an already ambitious agenda that is meeting resistance from politicians in his own party.  The statistics are dire:  45 million Americans have no health care insurance, those who are insured must compete with...

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Ashes to Ashes

Feb 27, 09 Ashes to Ashes

Posted by in Family Matters, Investing

I have spent many an Ash Wednesday recovering from the debauchery that is Mardi Gras.  Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately to some), I have been posted up in Virginia for the past 4…just as sober as the Fat Tuesday before.  And although I would like to believe that my vote is what swung my current state’s support of a...

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Got Kids?

I am the proud single mommy of a 7 y/o boy, J. I shoulder the costs of sneakers, allergy shots, dental fillings, afterschool care, haircuts, uniforms, books, pop tarts, 2% milk and Disney/Pixar movies with the latest talking animals. J is at the age where exposure is key. As I learn more about his interests, I further adjust my...

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