October 2nd, 2009
Weekly Roundup: The World Beyond Your Wallet
With typhoons and deadly earthquakes taking center stage of newspapers, media, and water cooler conversations, consumers took a break of fretting over the recession, unemployment, and stock prices this week. Natural catastrophes often help us all keep in mind that personal finance isn’t just about saving and spending–it’s also learning to appreciate the value of our lives.
Personal Finance
- Chicago Tribune shares some ways to ensure frugality pays.
- Lovemoney.com warns of the 10 worst money mistakes and what to do about them.
- Three bills you didn’t know were negotiable from CNN Money.
- Check out fun tips on Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers from Wisebread.
- Haven’t you always wanted to know lazy ways to save money? KNDU News brings it straight to you.
- 5 ways spending more is actually frugal from My Dollar Plan.
Credit Card
- Moolanomy advises on why and how you need to review your credit card statement .
- Credit card fees: 5 things you should know from U.S News and World Report.
- The Washington Post’s update: Fed move institute curbs on issuers of credit cards.
- As bad credit reports rise, so do prepaid credit cards reports Huliq News.
- Wall Street Journal writes American Express cuts gift-card fees.
Credit Report/Credit Scores
- MSN Money reports on how to build credit without credit cards.
- Bargaineering answers the question, does closing a bank account hurt your credit score?
- Three ways to maintain and improve your credit score writes ABC Action News.
- How to read your credit report tips from KNDO News.
Debt
- Mom Advice challenges you to the no-spend experiment.
- How to save money on groceries explains No Credit Needed.
- Check out debt-relief firms that attract complaints on Wall Street Journal.
- Five Cent Nickel blogs on saving and spending during the holiday season.
- Bad news from CNN Money–the jobs market is getting worse.
- Frugal Dad shares seven secrets to financial independence.
Mortgage
- CNN Money talks about homes: sell at a loss, buy at a discount.
- How to nail down $8,000 Tax Credit on new home; Smart Money explains it all.
- Did you hear The New York Time’s report that new lending rules are coming soon?
- The Wall Street Journal has some good news if you’re worried about a mortgage rate spike–you have options.
- 7 tips for a pre-approved mortgage thanks to MSN Money.
- 30-year mortgage versus 15-year mortgage; Get Rich Slowly helps you weigh the pros and cons.
Credit Karma
- Sky Castle Innovate reviews Credit Karma.
- Looking over my credit stuff talks about CK on Four Dollar Gas blog.
- Free Credit Score with Report @ Consciously Frugal.
- Consumerism Commentary puts the two to the test: Credit.com vs. Credit Karma.
- The Star-Telegram checks outs two places where you can get your credit scores for free.
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