THE PLAYING FIELD HAS BEEN LEVELED--AND IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO PLAY
by Michael Angier
In today's market and with today's technology it's never been easier to compete with established companies and well-known individuals. Never before has opportunity been so universally available. Every day I see where someone has published their first book, launched a new company, starred in a new film or partnered with a large corporate entity. I like to read about people going for their dreams.
STONEWALLED: THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY
by Craig Kimmel
Dear Craig: I purchased a new Mazda Protege. Around 32K I noticed a knocking sound in the front axle/wheel base when making right turns. I took the car to the dealership on 5 occasions but the problem was not remedied. An independent Mazda mechanic said that the factory had built a faulty front axle and that Mazda should replace it under the 50K warranty. My trip to the mechanics took me over the 50K mileage. I went back to the dealership (two more occasions) but got stonewalled; they refused to honor the warranty...
Save money on clothing
by Gregory Thomas
The amount that you spend on clothing. Do you know how much that is? One hundred, two hundred, maybe even three hundred a month? Is it really necessary to spend that much money on clothes? Maybe not!
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 1/30/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Quote,s Letter from the Publisher; Survey: Financial Education; Quiz: Home Equity Scams Biweekly Mortgage May Be a Rip-Off Chris Peruzzi vs. the Debt Counselors Debt Makeover Stonewalled: They Refused to Honor the Warranty Have You Freebied Today? Click Away Your Debt Today Save Money On Clothing A Cheap Used Car; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Cheap used car
by Gary Foreman
Dear Gary, I'm a struggling, hard-working single mother who is in dire need of a car, but I can't stand the thought of making car payments for 5 years because of my bad credit. I have $3,000 saved and I'm considering going to an auto auction. If this is not a feasible way to get a car, could you please tell me the best way to get one?
Home Equity Scams Quiz
by Richard Crammer
While many subprime lenders are reputable, some unscrupulous subprime lenders make costly home-secured loans to consumers who are unable to repay them, subjecting such consumers to refinancing with additional high or unfair fees and charges and possible loss of their homes through foreclosure or forcing an undesired sale. Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Home-Equity Scams.
Many Questions...Many Answers
by Scott Bilker
After each show I received many great questions and many of these viewers allowed me to share their questions with everyone. I received questions about mortgages, debt counselors, consolidation, credit histories, bankruptcy, medical bills, credit cards (of course), and many other topics. Below are the some of those questions and answers.
Building Credit
by Gary Foreman
Dear Dollar Stretcher, I am a college student looking for a credit card. When I tell my parents this they say, "no, you don't need one". I feel that I am financially responsible and in control of my money. I am not looking to spend money I don't have but merely to build credit. I've read all about college kids in debt, etc. But what about the rest of us that are responsible and ready to start our lives? How do I even get a credit card? And is there any better way to build credit?
Survey Results: Financial Education
by Scott Bilker
Do you think that a mandatory personal-finance/money-management course in high school would have helped your financial life and skills today?
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 1/16/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Quote,s Letter from the Publisher; Survey: Financial Education Many Questions...Many Answers Debt Makeover Advertisers Building Credit The Rule of Three; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
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