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Using Debt as a Tool… or Playing with Fire?
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Using Debt as a Tool is Like Playing with Fire. When we lived in Oklahoma, our neighbors’ house had a fire and nearly burned to the ground. The cause of the fire wasn’t faulty wiring or anything mechanical. Our neighbors’ … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 5, 2011
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Jeff from DeliverAwayDebt.com provides us with the Financial Literacy Question for Tuesday April 5th: Question: What is the fastest way out of debt? A) Debt Consolidation B) Work a 2nd job C) Enter into a debt management program Here is … Continue reading

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047 Financial Excellence: Live Like a Millionaire, How to Invest & More
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Episode 47: Living like a millionaire, Where to invest $7,000, and Do debt management programs work? Feb 16, 2011. In today’s show we answer some listener questions from the mailbag about investing for the short term and debt management programs. … Continue reading

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Debt Settlement Programs Finally Exposed as Scams and Ripoffs
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It sounded too good to be true. Turns out it was. Find out the truth behind debt settlement companies and the lies they use to get your money. Video #1: Congress orders an investigation and figures out what we knew … Continue reading

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Why the Snowball is the best way to eliminate debt
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There are a lot of different theories and systems out there for reducing debt. Some say pay off your highest interest rate first. Some say pay extra on all debts. Some say pay the lowest balance first. Some say invest first, then pay extra on debts. Some say the opposite. Which one is best? I prefer the debt snowball technique. Continue reading

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Credit Cards May Cost You (Even if you pay it off each month)
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Here’s an interesting article I found regarding hidden fees your credit card company may charge you, even if you pay off your balance every month. Click Here to read the article.

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My son-in-law passed away. What should my daughter do?
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Dear Matt, My son-in-law just passed away at the age of 38. He and my daughter were married for 15 months. They live in a suburb of Chicago. They have a house that is fully mortgaged. He had some life … Continue reading

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Have you been Conned?
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The Truth About Debt CON-solidation. Written by Matt Wegner Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Coaching, www.financialexcellence.net I recently spoke with a friend of mine who mentioned he was using a debt management company to help him out of a … Continue reading

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Are You Recession Proof?
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How to protect your money from an economic down-turn. There’s been an awful lot of talk in the media lately about the economy. It seems that the sky is falling and the US economy is about to collapse. At least, … Continue reading

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The Dreaded BUDGET
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How to make a budget that works for you. Many people struggle with the mechanics of creating a budget that actually works. In fact, according to Bankrate.com, some 40% of American families annually spend more than they earn. Some people … Continue reading

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