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10 Cash Back Credit Card Traps

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For my own finances, I’ve been a fan of credit cards with cash back programs. Some financial experts advise avoiding best credit card deals completely, even those cards that offer rewards like cash back or offer on best gas credit cards and small business credit cards. I’ve never been a fan of this approach — ... Continue reading this article…

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Personal Balance Sheet, October 2011 ($373,552, +9.2%)

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I’ve been tracking my net worth and keeping my finances updated in personal finance management software since July 2003. I’ve done this mainly for myself. Posting my finances online helps make the numbers real. I use these monthly reports to hold myself accountable. If I write publicly about spending more in a budget category than ... Continue reading this article…

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TrueEarnings Business Card from Costco and American Express Review

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American Express has always been great in varying their credit card offers to business owners. Whether a business owner’s priority is travel accommodations, spending power or saving money, there’s a credit or charge card designed to help out. The TrueEarnings Business Card from Costco and American Express fits into the saving money category, as it’s ... Continue reading this article…

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$300 Gift Card Bonus from the Citi Forward Card

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The offer you are interested in has expired. Read our review of the Citi Forward Card.

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Citi Diamond Preferred Card $200 Credit and 18 Month Balance Transfer Offer

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The offer you are interested in has expired. Read our review of the Citi Diamond Preferred Card.

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5 Reasons You’re Unhappy With Your Career Progress

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There have been times in my life, while working for other people or companies, that I’ve thought to myself, I should have more job responsibility than this, or, I should be getting paid more than I am. A disagreement with the boss over my skills, potential, and value to the organization created tension. For some ... Continue reading this article…

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10 Ways to Avoid Hotel Fees

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I’ve noticed over the past few years that the fees and surcharges that appear on my hotel bills are creeping steadily upward. I’m apparently not alone with this observation. According to a new study by Dr. Bjorn Hanson from the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies, hotel fees and surcharges will account for $1.8 ... Continue reading this article…

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Slate from Chase Limited Time No Balance Transfer Fee Review

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Earlier this year, Discover launched a no balance transfer fee credit card offer that was available for a full three months, an unexpected offer given the trend towards increased balance transfer fees following the recession. Credit cards with these attractive balance transfer offers are generally the least profitable for card issuers, and it had been ... Continue reading this article…

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