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BankAmericard Cash Rewards Review

by Flexo

You may have seen a lot of commercials for a new and improved credit card offered by Bank of America called the BankAmericard Cash Rewards™. Although this card offers a solid rewards program with a good interest rate and no annual fee, it’s nothing new and it’s certainly not improved. In fact, there are other ... Continue reading this article…

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Smithee Update: Six Months in San Diego

by Smithee

This article is by Consumerism Commentary staff writer Smithee, who is juggling about a dozen clients and creative projects as a freelancer. It’s been a year since I was laid off and decided to become a full-time freelancer, and it’s been six months since my wife and I made a risky decision to move the ... Continue reading this article…

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Best Buy Reward Zone Credit Card Review

by Flexo

Several times, I’ve done what is considered unthinkable by most personal finance experts: I signed up for store credit cards at the point of sale. I have a Macy’s card, which I signed up for a discount on clothing I was planning to buy — clothing that is probably overpriced in the first place. But ... Continue reading this article…

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American Express Credit Card Reviews

by Flexo

American Express is consistently one of the highest rated credit card issuers. This could be because the customers are demographically different than average Visa and MasterCard customers. American Express customers are generally individuals and businesses with higher credit ratings, and they are more likely to make better financial decisions. Additionally, many American Express cards are ... Continue reading this article…

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Hurricane Irene Approaching

by Flexo
Hurricane Irene

I hope that my town is inland enough to escape the worst of Hurricane Irene, but living near a canal increases the likelihood of flooding. I live in a second-floor apartment, so I don’t need to worry about a flooded basement. I believe I am stocked for the possibility of power loss, though I ventured ... Continue reading this article…

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How to Hedge Against Gasoline Price Increases

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Gas Pump Fuel | crowt59

When gasoline prices at the pump increased to the point where the cost was a major news item engendering backlash among the public, oil companies were sporting big profits. Consumers reacted by buying more fuel-efficient cars and traveling less, but there is another approach for investors — an approach that mimics what commodities and hedge ... Continue reading this article…

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Citi ThankYou℠ Premier Card Review

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One of the freedoms that credit card rewards programs can provide is the ability to redeem points for any reward. You might be able to use points to pay for a vacation if you believe the typical credit card commercials, upgrade your television from a tube set to high definition, or just pocket the cash. ... Continue reading this article…

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High-Yield Investing In a Low-Yield Environment

by Investor Junkie
Tokyo Stock Exchange Investing

This is a guest article by Investor Junkie, focusing on alternative investments. This is a broad topic, so this article functions as a brief overview. There are many ideas within that deserve deeper explanation, something I’ll consider for future articles here. Market turmoil is all around us. Last week, the 10-year US Treasury bond went ... Continue reading this article…

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