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How to Recover from Bad Credit
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The following is a guest post from Money Supermarket.   Since the recession, countless people have found themselves facing foreclosure and bankruptcy. Although much of this is due to job loss and the high unemployment rate, out-of-control debt prior to … Continue reading

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Did you know? In 1861, on the…
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In 1861, on the brink of bankruptcy and pressed to finance the Civil War, Congress authorized the United States Treasury to issue paper money for the first time in the form of non-interest bearing Treasury Notes call Demand Notes. Find … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 19, 2011
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Jake Stichler brings us a question from one of his followers at DebtSucksBlog.com. It’s a deep one so we will need you to leave your thoughts in the comment section below. Is bankruptcy moral? A) Yes B) No C) Only … Continue reading

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Book Review: Debt Free Living by Larry Burkett
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Yet another great book for helping you become debt free and stay that way. In fact, I recommend Debt Free Living by Larry Burkett as a great book to start with in your journey to Living In Financial Excellence! You … Continue reading

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Why I decided to become debt free
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I was sick and tired of owing someone else. I was tired of making payments to the bank that should have been going into my retirement account. I wanted to be wealthy and in control of my money, and I finally realized that as long as I was sending money to someone else I would never reach my goal. Continue reading

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Did You Know?
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Excessive use of credit cards is cited as a major cause of non-business bankruptcy, second only to unemployment. Continue reading

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