Some classic posts on managing credit cards and credit.
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If you’re looking for a credit card generator you’ve come to the wrong place. While you can’t actually generate a credit card number which will be valid and accepted for a payment

I recently read an article in The New York Times (hat tip for bringing it to my attention: MAPping Company Success) about the increasing trend of using real money to pay for virtual goods. The article also addresses the rise of credit, via a company called Kwedit.com, to pay for virtual purchases online. This article got me thinking about how we use money.
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Paying Real Money for Virtual Goods
We live in a society now that pays real money to purchase virt...
Lenders are beginning to use social media as part of the credit screening process.

How long do negative marks stay on your credit history?
These days, an individual's personality, success and education can all be defined on "records".
Use IRS form 5405 instructions to determine your eligibility for the homebuyer tax credit and be aware that if filing form 5405, you cannot eFile your 2009 return... you must file it on paper.
As the year is winding down, you may be considering some ways to lesson your 2009 tax burden. Should you take advantage of the federal tax credits Congress has provided certain energy efficiency expenditures? Well, maybe. This post is intended to help you understand these tax credits of energy expenditures and decide if they are for you.
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First, an overview of credits available through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009:
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I’m very pleased to be hosting the 232nd edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. This being the weekend before Thanksgiving I thought it would be prudent to provide my own survival tips for you to successfully navigate the Thanksgiving holiday.





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