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How to Stop Bothersome Bill Collectors.

By Willi493

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The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects consumers against the bullying tactics that were once stock-in-trade practices of collection agencies. If you feel you are being unduly pressured. Or are you actually being harassed by a ... more »

How to Stop Compulsive Buying

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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For some folks, buying compulsively can be a way to improve their mood or to help them feel empowered. The uncontrollable urge to spend money, often on items that are unnecessary, can give the spender a high when they are purchasing, but ... more »

How to Stop Creditors From Looking at Your Credit Report Monthly

By artbyheather

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Do you want to know how to get those pesky creditors to quit looking at your credit report on a monthly basis?.. more »

How to Stop Debt Collector Calls

By L1onherd

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Calls from debt collectors can be frustrating and bothersome when you owe on credit cards. Here are some solutions that you can do to help slow down or stop the calls permanently... more »

How to Stop Employers From Withholding Income Taxes

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Employers withhold money from your paycheck to cover the income taxes you owe to the IRS. You can change your withholding amount if you stop earning at the same level, marry, have children, buy a home or make other decisions that affect your ... more »

How to Stop Internet Identity Theft

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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The Internet has opened unprecedented access to goods and services for people around the world. Today, most people think little of using their credit cards online, but the fact is that many tens of thousands of identities are stolen this way each ... more »

How to stretch your dollar

By ABlackbear

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Everyone knows to add water to the shampoo bottle as it begins to get near the bottom of the bottle to use up the rest, but there are more things to get the most out of your money... more »

How to Succeed in Legacy Planning

By The Improper NYC

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Legacy planning extends beyond merely leaving money behind for loved ones or taking advantage of every tax loophole. It is more about making sure your loved ones are taken care of financially and creating a lasting family legacy--one that ... more »

How to Support Small Businesses in Your Area

By Mike Calahan

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You like to think of yourself as a fair-minded individual, that you a follow a golden rule of sorts. When asked, you might answer that you cheer for the underdog in movies; you like to think you support the weak, the disenfranchised. If you ... more »

How to Survive a Recession

By familybuddy

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Living in times of recession requires sometimes requires us to make some changes in order to come through successfully. Here are some relatively simple steps to reevaluate and change your spending... more »

How to survive being a single mom with a Beer can pocket & Champagne taste!

By lacollado

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Being single in the trendy/Urban NYC is hard. But being a single mom in a trendy/urban NYC is even worst! You have the right to remain fabulous REGARDLESS! It took me hours of meditation before I convince myself that it was ok to buy me that ... more »

How to Survive in Today's Economy

By coachmac4

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Are you concerned about the economy? Have you lost your job? Are you not making enough for your lifestyle? These are very real questions many of us are asking! Here are a few tips to help you thru the hard times... more »

How to Survive Moving Day

By tlperl

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You're organized, you're packed, you've hired the movers, you're ready to go, right? Well, not exactly. Here are a few last minute tips you might've forgotten that'll help make moving day a more manageable experience..... more »

How to teach kids about money

By GabiGabba

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Financially responsible adults were probably taught their skills as children. Parents need to realize that children are in their prime for learning life skills, and money skills should not be overlooked. Follow thesr tips to make your teaching ... more »

How to Teach the Value of Money to Kids

By Al Jacobs

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Over the years I’ve witnessed the offspring of many friends and relatives display an inability to handle money. The number of youngsters I’ve known that grew to adulthood without the ability to make regular payments on their home mortgage, pay ... more »

How to Teach Your Tweens the Value of Money

By AHermitt

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The tween years are a great time to teach your child about the value of money. It is at this age when they begin to make independent purchasing decisions, and they need to understand that mom and dad do not serve as never ending ATM machines. ... more »

How to Thrive on a Family Budget

By Al Jacobs

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It’s a rare family that has not, at one time or another, resolved to adhere to a budget. It’s an even rarer family that managed to swing it without difficulty. The problem which gets in the way is that spending money is a natural human function, ... more »

How to Tithe on a Budget

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Have you ever wanted to tithe to your church or to a charity but felt you couldn't work it into your budget? Most budgets you find online don't account for that small 10% some of us want to give away to help others. If you follow these easy ... more »

How to trade currency online (Forex)

By chadchouehow

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Currency trade know as forex. If you like to know the stock trading or future trading. You may also like to know currency trading. In some way, they are similar, but more risk. On the other hand, more earning in short time... more »

How to turn your tax return into more profit

By Gracie1402

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Although this may not be the most "fun" thing to do with your tax return, it will pay off big time in the long run!.. more »

How to Understand and Use Rental Classified Advertisements

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Before you launch a search for the perfect place to rent, understand the terms in classified rental ads... more »

How to understand Basics of sub prime Mortgage Crisis - Part II

By danoh123

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Subprime mortgage crisis is a crucial topic for all of us to understand, and we really need to keep an eye on this... more »

How to Understand Putnam Mutual Funds

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Putnam Investments is a Boston-based money management firm and one of the largest mutual fund administrator in America. In 2005, Putnam managed nearly 200 billion dollars worth of investments. They offer four different levels of investments. ... more »

How to Understand the Breakdown of a Credit or FICO Score

By Cougar1002

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Knowing what makes up your credit score, also known as a FICO score, can help you determine what situations can cause it to go up and down. Here is what I've found listed as the breakdown of a credit score on www.myfico.com:.. more »

How to Understand The Co-Insurance Clause On Your Homeowners Policy

By AngelHeart

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So you bought your first house and insured it, your policy covers you for $500,000.00 with 80% co-insurance. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?.. more »