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This Month in the Archives: Robert Kiyosaki, Financial Advisors, and Overseas Surgery

by Flexo

If you’re a new reader to Consumerism Commentary, you may have missed some articles from September in prior years. Here are a few from the past. From the first half of September 2006: * Consumer Reports’ Unique Approach * Kiyosaki is a Liar? * Free Software to Make Your Computer Run Better, Stronger, Faster * ... Continue reading this article…

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Bank of America Raises ATM Fees: How Do You Avoid?

by Flexo

At dinner last night, the conversation for some reason turned towards personal bank accounts and the banks that hold them. Bank of America has grown to a large presence in this area, and there were some complaints about their service. In particular, their fees are higher than other banks in some cases. Some at the ... Continue reading this article…

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Intuit Quicken 2008 is Here! And Here’s a Giveaway!

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I’ve been beta-testing Quicken Home and Business 2008 for the past few months. Despite common sense, I’ve been using this development version for managing my real, active financial data. I have found the 2008 version to be an improvement over last year’s. I particularly like being able to download PayPal transactions for easy reconciliation, at ... Continue reading this article…

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Read Fortune Magazine for Free Online

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Green Life, Green Wallet emailed me with a link allowing curious financial readers to view the latest issue of Fortune Magazine for free. This free edition, which is basically a scanned version of the printed magazine, is sponsored by Zecco, and that sponsorship is very evident. The first click on the link, which will be ... Continue reading this article…

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5 Romantic Outdoor Day Date Ideas Under $30

by Sasha

Related: Men Paying for Dinner: Is It More Romantic?. School’s back in session, work’s ramping up again, and it’s almost time to let go of summer and fully embrace fall. But that shouldn’t mean your romantic life falls by the wayside. From what I’m seeing in the weather reports, it’s supposed to be a nice ... Continue reading this article…

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10 Tips for Buying a Residential Rental Property, Part 5: Simplicity, Accessibility, Replaceability

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So you’ve found a property at the right price, in the right neighborhood, and in compliance with local rental and parking regulations. But what about the structure of the building itself, its surrounding property? My next tip addresses just that. 5. Look for simple construction, with systems accessible and materials simple to replace. That Victorian ... Continue reading this article…

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Guide to American Express Business Credit Cards

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American Express originally issued only “charge cards,” which required users to pay back their entire balance every month. This is my preferred method — in fact, my only method — of dealing with revolving credit with an interest rate. These days, American Express also offers typical credit cards, complete with annual fees, interest on carried-over ... Continue reading this article…

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Ben Stein’s Tips for New College Students

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College classes have already begun around the country, and it’s not too late to start listening to Ben Stein. He has some great advice for those matriculating. His son is just starting college, so I would imagine Ben has been giving this topic a lot of thought lately. Make friends with your teachers. While seeing ... Continue reading this article…

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