Is your debt piling up? Are minimum payments not making much of a dent in your total bill anymore? Maybe your annual percentage rate (APR) is too high. Try negotiating a better rate! With these tips you may be on your way to a lower rate and a lower bill.
Know What You’re Working With
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
How to Negotiate Better Rates with your Credit Card Company
February 23, 2009 – 12:36 pm
What the Movie Confessions of a Shopaholic Can Teach You About Credit
February 16, 2009 – 2:38 pm
Have you seen Confessions of a Shopaholic yet? The movie is based on the book series by Sophie Kinsella. The story follows 25-year-old Rebecca Bloomwood through her addictions to designer clothing and the crisis of her growing credit card debt. Her bills are piling up and her job at a financial magazine (a topic she [...]
Taxes: Use a Professional or Do It Yourself?
February 9, 2009 – 1:15 pm
As the tax deadline approaches, you are probably asking yourself, should I hire a professional or prepare my tax return myself? While it may seem like doing your taxes yourself can save you some money, there are a few things to consider before taking on this task.
Refund Amount
Many argue that a tax professional will be [...]
How to Get your Tax Refund Fast
February 2, 2009 – 11:28 am
Chances are there are lot of things you’d like to spend your tax refund on: car repairs, a new gadget, rent? And if you’re like most people, waiting for that money from Uncle Sam doesn’t sound all that great. Well, there is another option that will allow you to get your tax refund fast. It’s [...]
