Monday, September 29, 2014

Our Top Stories: FBI Issues Warning about Calls from Fake 'IRS Agents'

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Bravo Pet Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Several varieties of Bravo pet food sold nationwide have been recalled after some lots tested positive for salmonella, the FDA reports.

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20 Personal Finance Influencers You Should Follow on Twitter

Check in with these influencers early and often, to learn what's going on in personal finance and for inspiration from some of the best of the best.

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Disney Closes Another Iconic Ride, Is Mum on Replacement

Disney is shutting down the Studio Backlot Tour. Could a ride tied to Marvel, Cars or Star Wars take its place to draw tourists to Florida?

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Threatening Calls from Fake 'IRS Agents' Prompt FBI Warning

Con artists are calling taxpayers, claiming to be from the IRS, and threatening victims with jail and seizure of property in an attempt to defraud them.

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FBI Issues Warning About Email Scam

Scammers claiming to be the FBI are emailing people to say they face arrest -- unless they pay up.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Top story: Pay-it-forward givers sometimes provide debt relief

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Poll: Asking for better credit card terms pays off
According to a new survey by CreditCards.Com, credit card holders found that simply asking for a better rate or late payment fee waiver yielded positive results ... (See More)
Pay-it-forward givers sometimes give debt relief
Someone does something nice for you. In turn, you help someone else. It's called "paying it forward," and sometimes that help comes in the form of debt relief ... (See More)
New credit card fraud-fighting tools
As cyberattacks continue, card issuers, retailers and other companies are coming up with a host of new tactics to try and stem credit card fraud ... (See More)
'Opening credits' by Erica Sandberg
When new to credit, top rewards may be out of reach
A student about to graduate wants a top-tier travel rewards card to be her first card, but her short credit history may not let her qualify -- yet. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Putting credit card concierge services to the test
These free services that come with some rewards cards are prompt and courteous. But you forfeit some control when you use them. More...
'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno
How leaving a tiny monthly card balance affects credit score
Keeping balance-to-credit ratio low, paying in full and on time is a better way to get the most from your secured card. More...
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6 credit card truths I learned from playing fantasy football
Some of the skills that help you win your fantasy league can also help you make a smart decision with your credit card, blogger Matt Schulz found.  More...
Small loans help subprime borrowers boost credit scores
If you're struggling to build or rebuild your credit, you may want to look into obtaining a small dollar loan from a nonprofit lender. More...
Credit card rate report
As of 9/25/2014
National Average
15.05%
Low Interest
10.37%
Balance Transfer
12.73%
Business
12.80%
Student
13.24%
Cash Back
14.91%
Reward
15.02%
Airline
15.46%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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Monday, September 22, 2014

Our Top Stories: Grocery Chain Selling Recalled Products, 3 Reasons to Check Your Credit Score

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L.A.'s Sunset Strip Goes Corporate: Whisky a Gone Gone

New hotel projects threaten to crowd out the entertainment palaces and the funky vibe of Southern California's fabled nightlife zone.

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29 Money Moves That Millennials Need to Start Making Now

Millennials need to establish good financial habits that will enrich their life -- and most likely allow them to retire earlier.

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Olive Garden Investor Says: Back Off on the Breadsticks

Olive Garden is hurting itself by piling on too many breadsticks, according to an investor that's disputing how the restaurant chain is run.

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Grocery Chain Pays Big Fine for Selling Recalled Products

Supermarket chain Meijer will pay $2 million to settle charges that it sold a dozen different products that had previously been recalled over safety issues.

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3 Reasons to Check Your Credit Report Today

Too few Americans take advantage of the free look at their credit reports. Here's why you shouldn't wait.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Top story: How to avoid crushing student debt

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Saving early, shopping for colleges, applying for grants and scholarships, and working part-time while in school are a few steps that may ease long-term financial burdens ... (See More)
6 ways to outsmart data collectors
You can't stop data collectors from harvesting information on what you buy, how much you make and even how healthy you are. But you can limit what they see ... (See More)
Should you get a personal line of credit?
Personal lines of credit are becoming more common for bridging short-term gaps in cash flow. Compare them first with other forms of credit, though ... (See More)
'Opening credits' by Erica Sandberg
Angrily closing unused card can hurt credit score
After applying for a new balance transfer card, only to discover the credit limit too small, he closed the account in anger and now wonders if he acted too fast. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Using points when holiday award seats are full
There are a number of creative ways to use credit card points or perks to travel cheaply during busy periods. More...
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
Be careful with inheritance, spending before bankruptcy filing
If you're about to file for bankruptcy, but know you're about to inherit some money, what do you do? Can you spend the inheritance? More...
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Why does negative info stay on your credit report for 7 years? No one knows
Why do unpaid loans take seven years to expire from your credit report? Industry experts don't know how the period came to be embedded in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Even one of the authors of the 1970 law isn't sure.  More...
3 tips for the travel rewards newbie
If you want to start making the most of your credit card's travel rewards program, here are three things blogger Sienna Kossman learned along the way that help her get the most out of hers. More...
Credit card rate report
As of 9/18/2014
National Average
15.06%
Low Interest
10.37%
Balance Transfer
12.73%
Business
12.80%
Student
13.27%
Cash Back
14.94%
Reward
15.04%
Airline
15.46%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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