Cash Advance Pitfalls
by Curtis Arnold
Credit card cash advances can provide consumers with convenient and instant access to "cold cash" in times of financial need, but cash advances should be avoided if at all possible.
Credit card company insulted me and made me wait
by Scott Bilker
Dear Scott, I can't figure it out, my car broke down and I had to shell out 1300 in cash. I applied for a card with auto service place and was declined! My credit score is 736!
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 11/17/04
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In This Issue; Cool Quote; Letter from the Publisher; Video Article: "5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt" Survey of Video Article Inspired to Call for a Reduction in APR American Express Blue; Rating your credit card; DebtSmart Help Center; DebtSmart Custom Alexa Toolbar Card Registration Services; DebtSmart® Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 11/3/04
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In This Issue; Cool Quote; Letter from the Publisher; Providian Raised My APR to 29.99% Inspired to Call for a Reduction in APR; Household Math™: Car Purchase vs. Car Repair American Express Blue Making Frugality a Family Affair; DebtSmart Help Center; DebtSmart Custom Alexa Toolbar Bill Paying Methods; DebtSmart® Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 10/20/04
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In This Issue; Cool Quote; Video from the Publisher; Survey: Video from the Publisher; When it comes to saving money; there are some deals that are no-brainers; Household Math™: Mortgage Savings American Express Blue Money Is A Family Affair; DebtSmart Help Center; DebtSmart Custom Alexa Toolbar Managing Your Mortgage; DebtSmart® Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Managing Your Mortgage
by Gary Foreman
Gary, When I send in my mortgage payment and I send in more than the minimum amount, the return payment stub asks whether I would like the additional payment to go towards escrow or principal. Which direction would be the best? Jim
Money is a Family Affair
by Terry Rigg
If you are single and don't have kids this tip won't mean much to you. For the rest of us that have others to consider when making money decisions it just may make things a little easier.
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 10/6/04
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In This Issue; Cool Quote; Letter from the Publisher; Helping Daughter With Debt Advice that saved $734 and helped get $490 in credits; Household Math™: Pizza Deals American Express Blue The Frugal Shopper's Favorite Frugal Tips; DebtSmart Help Center; DebtSmart Custom Alexa Toolbar The Top 10 Destructive Money Beliefs (and How to Overcome Them); DebtSmart® Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Review of "Talk Your Way Out of Credit Card Debt" by Scott Bilker
by Jeffrey Strain
Not only does he show you how to talk to bank card representatives to lower interest rates, get fees waived and deal with credit card disputes & billing errors, he guarantees you will save over $200 in the process of using his advice or he'll give you a full refund of your money (and keep two other credit card management books for free to boot).
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