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This Week in Personal Finance – May 1, 2010

Personal Finance

So this weekend I started the Garden Project!  Yep, that’s right – we’re planting a 16′x8′ garden.  We’re doing it for a few reasons:  We love fresh food and love to grill, so it’ll be great to just go out and pick some veggies,  My wife likes to eat organic – so this is a [...]

Spring Cleaning – How to Clean Up Your Credit

Personal Finance

Spring has sprung!  This is a great time of year, especially here in the Midwest where we’ve just had a pretty rough and snowy winter. It’s nice to have a little warmer weather, see some neighbors outside and hear the birds chirping.  It’s a great time of year to start some spring cleaning too! My [...]

What is The Real Cost to Skipping Your Credit Card Payments?

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Times are tough! Income is down, expenses are up and cash flow is tight. It’s very tempting to skip out on a debt payment or a credit card bill to help free up the cash flow a bit, but are you sure you realize the impact that decision will have on your credit score? The Spend [...]