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Transforming Your Credit
Are you one of the millions of Americans plagued with credit card debt? At the end of 2008, Americans’ credit card balances totaled upwards of $970 billion, with an average debt per household of $8,329. Fox Business profiled seven individuals who learned from their own credit disasters and transformed their plastic practices. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: Books on Personal Finance
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, Econ4U’s weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »
Retirement: Are You Saving Enough?
Do you save money from your paycheck every month? Do you have a 401(k)? Are you even thinking about saving for retirement? CNN Money reported some extremely disturbing findings from a new study this morning. Read more »
The Real Cost of Pet Ownership
Last fall, 80 percent of pet shelters reported taking in animals whose owners said they could no longer afford them because of the recession. Bringing a pet into your home can be a wonderful thing, but it deserves financial consideration in advance. Pennywise people ought to consider the additional expenses that Fido or Fluffy will add to your monthly budget. Read more »
Two Keys to Retirement Success
Last week we showed you how a seemingly-low interest rate on a loan can add up over time – or how you can end up paying $430,000 for a $200,000 house. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: Ways to Save Money Today
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, Econ4U’s weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »