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by Faith Maginley onJune 15, 2009
I was the prey in the predatory lending crisis. How to make every credit card mistake and still survive.
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November 26, 2008
The adage says it's the thought that counts, but getting someone exactly what they asked for can feel like more of an obligation than a meaningful gesture. This doesn't mean you should break out the glue sticks and glitter to make presents for your loved ones. It means finding cheaper and (ideally) more heartfelt alternatives.
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by Natalie P. McNeal onNovember 25, 2008
Now layaway is back! Over the past two decades, it had become little more than a joke to upwardly mobile types with wallets full of plastic. But in this economic downturn, racking up credit card debt is suddenly out. Big time. To honor the resurgence of the practice, I decided to sign myself up for the 30-day plan.
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