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Homeowners Insurance Can Hurt You [published 4 Mar 2010]
Owning a house is a big responsibility. However, most of us dream about the perfect house. We dream about gorgeous furniture, deep, plush carpet or glossy hard wood floors, huge windows and, perhaps, a dazzling staircase.

10 Tips for buying first home. Numbers Count. [published 18 Dec 2009]
When you are in the market for your first home, a more spacious home or a retirement it's-time-for fun-place, you need numbers. Unless you are paying cash, which requires big numbers, your first concern is a down payment.

How to Analyze Credit Cards on case-by-case basis? [published 11 Sep 2009]
Analyzing credit cards to decide which one to apply for isn't nearly as easy as it sounds. When choosing credit cards, a wrong choice may leave you compiling debt but the right card could have you all smiles in the long run. A series of procedures to go through with remains important whether one is analyzing cards online or offline.

Choosing the Right Prepaid Credit Cards [published 23 Jul 2009]
With a lot of prepaid credit cards jostling for the attention of an even larger populace, consumers are left to make a decision based on what the 'ad' says and sometimes misleading information. This article reveals a number of tips to help for choosing the right prepaid credit card that should help consumers tailor a card according to their unique situation.

Preventing Identity Theft - Top 10 Prevention Tips [published 20 May 2009]
Identity theft can happen to anyone, and it is on the rise. Unfortunately there is no way to completely prevent identity theft, but there are a set of steps you can follow to significantly decrease your exposure to id theft. Preventing identity theft takes patience and persistence on the part of consumers, but the sacrifice far outweighs the consequences of neglecting identity protection and falling victim to identity theft.

Teen Credit Cards with Training Wheels [published 20 Feb 2009]
Training Wheels for Teen Credit ... or ...Parents Applaud Teen Credit Savvy... Teach Teens to Skip Spending Catastrophes... A Ounce of Prevention for Teen Credit... do any of those work? What about... Terrified of Teen Credit? Relax.

Secured Credit Cards Overview [published 27 Jan 2009]
What are secured credit cards? How do they work? Is a secured card what you need right now? Secure cards have been around for a while and are not likely to go extinct anytime soon. Perhaps, you're confused as to whether getting one is actually a right take. - Read on to find out what we think.

Credit Cards for Bad Credit Holders [published 7 Jan 2009]
As a young adult or consumer with the need for an improved credit score, how do you choose a credit card which is right for you? Every credit card issuer will report card transactions and account status to one or more of the credit bureaus – this doesn't imply every credit card is worthy of note when building or rebuilding credit becomes your concern.

Overview on American Airlines AAdvantage Rewards [published 16 Dec 2008]
Credit Card rewards are becoming the reason many of us keep multiple cards. These programs often have something unique about them. The American Airlines AAdvantage rewards is a credit card rewards program that encourages frequent flyers and other consumers who'd like to benefit from a host of reward packages available to those who qualify.

Identity Theft and Credit Monitoring [published 6 Dec 2008]
Although there are many safeguards you can take to protect yourself from identify theft, it is not fully preventable.

Practical Insights for Business Credit [published 29 Oct 2008]
Like your personal credit history, your company's credit rating is determined by credit reporting agencies – independent companies that assess your credit "score" based on factors such as payment history and debt load.

Building and Protecting Business Credit [published 12 Sep 2008]
Responsible credit management is essential to small business success. It can help your business get the money it needs when it needs it and at a good rate. Strong credit

Merrill Lynch Beyond Rewards Program [published 11 Aug 2008]
Cardholders are rewarded a point for each $1 spent on purchases. Some items may reward double points per $1. In order to monitor and redeem reward points...

Taking advantage of Credit Card Rewards [published 3 Aug 2008]
How to Take Advantage of Credit Card Rewards: WorldPoints®, Home Purchase, Travel, Gas, and Cash Rebate Programs.

10 Reasons to Use Identity Protection Service [published 25 Jul 2008]
Read about 10 reasons why you need Identity Protection Services like Lifelock and IdentityGuard.