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Steps to Obtaining a Tax Credit for Your Hybrid Vehicle.
By Jenny Phu
You can get anything from $0 to over $3,000 for buying a new hybrid vehicle before the end of 2010. Learn more about how this works.
Understanding the Assets: Liabilities Ratio.
By Staff
It is actually not too difficult to get an idea on a bank's financial status.
(Also available in PDF
here
.)
How to dispute errors on your credit report.
By Staff
A step-by-step walk through on how to go about correct errors on your credit report.
How to read your credit report.
By Staff
A step-by-step walk through on reading and understanding your credit report, with key points explained.
Credit building for international students.
By Staff
Credit history is important even if you are only here for schooling. Read more on how to build that.
How to dispute charges on your credit card statement.
By Staff
A step-by-step walk through on disputing charges on your credit card statement.
When denied credit how do you get your report online?
By C. Jones
, Rochester, NY.
You don't have to write for your credit report from a denied credit application. Instructions on how you can get it online.
$100 for opening a Chase Free Checking Account
Chase is offering $100 bonus for those that open a Free Checking Account with Direct Deposit. Coupon enclosed.
Starbucks:
Buy 1 Get 1 Free!
Starbucks is having a buy 1 get 1 free deal on grande size drinks. Coupon enclosed for your pleasure.
The App-O-Rama Effect:
Is there such a thing as a free lunch?
By The Schooled Thug
Interest-free loans from your credit card companies that you can use to earn interest. Is this as good as it sounds?
The $20 Tip Trick
By C. Li
, Los Angeles, CA.
Upgrade your hotel room to a deluxe or maybe even a suite for a relatively small tip
.
A Few Extra Bucks!
By Staff
The complete guide to making thousands of dollars, risk-free, by using other people's money.
Paying off $30,000 worth of credit card debt in 13 months!
By P. Graham
, Terre Haute, IN.
An everyday story that many people face: credit card debt filled up to the neck. How do you get out of that?
Home Financing Tips
By The Schooled Thug
The complete guide to finance your next home purchase. Save yourself a few headaches and frustrations as well as your valuable time and money!
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Anyone with a university email address can have their New York Times subscription upgraded for free
.
The Taming of the Books
By The Schooled Thug
Cut the textbook costs by over 50% off the campus bookstore prices!
Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!
By The Schooled Thug
Simplify your personal finances and maximize your leisure time.
No Joke! Someone is paying for your vacation!
By The Schooled Thug
Use your financially responsible history to get yourself the reward of a free vacation.
Getting the Best Finance Options on Your Next Car Purchase
By The Schooled Thug
Use your financial leverages and beat what the Dealer Finance Department offers you.