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It's that time of year again - the NCAA tournament, heaven for college hoops enthusiasts all over the country. To celebrate this year's sure-to-be exciting madness, let's look at some fun and interesting facts about the tournament.Oldest coach to win a championship: In 2011 the 68-year old coa...
03/27/2014
Are you shopping for a home loan? Sending a child to college so you’re applying for student loans? Or did you just come from your favorite store where they offered a discount if you take out one of their store credit cards. Every time you apply for new credit it shows up as an inquiry on you...
03/27/2014
From the bizarre world of can-you-believe-this tabloid headlines comes a news story that has parents all over America shaking their heads…and keeping their attorney on speed dial. That’s because Rachel Canning, an 18-year old student from a (formerly) happy home in New Jersey has sued her pare...
03/27/2014
Should big U.S. companies be allowed to evade taxes by keeping profits overseas? U.S. companies are making unprecedented profits, but don’t expect Americans to benefit from the taxes they pay on those sums. That’s because more than ever corporations have elected to stash their earnings overse...
03/05/2014
Why are credit scores so confusing? Credit scores may seem confusing but once you understand what it is and what parties are involved the role they play, it all becomes clear. Your credit score shows your history of using credit, including accounts you have opened and closed, credit limits, pay...
03/05/2014
The world’s most successful real estate agents buy and sell properties with reckless abandon, endeavoring to develop whole streets with houses and hotels, bankrupting their competition while trying to stay out of jail. It may sound like real life but we’re talking about Monopoly, the most popul...
03/05/2014
February is Black History Month so we’d like to applaud and celebrate some heroes of the Untied States civil rights movement. Initiated by Carter G. Woodsen in 1921 as only a week, this reverence for African American contribution and culture was placed in February because it marked the birthday...
03/05/2014
What's the most fun room in the house? You might tell me about the living room, garage, kitchen or even bedroom, but no one will rate the bathroom as the entertainment center of your home. But that can change with the help of these 20 fun and innovative gadgets for your bathroom! Why not ...
03/05/2014
What is credit repair? Credit repair is the process of trying to improve your credit score. Lenders use your credit report and credit score in order to judge your reliability as a loan candidate. Your credit report indicates your ability to handle debt responsibly and will help banks decide if ...
02/17/2014
A little number won’t make a big difference, right? Too often, that’s the mentality consumers have when purchasing things and using debt to pay for it, whether it’s a new car, putting that big vacation on a credit card, or even taking out a mortgage loan for their house. Wrapped up in the minu...
02/17/2014