April, 2009

SideStep Helps Travelers Find Cheap Flights

Make life easier with SideStep SideStep won't make your airplane food taste better, but it sure makes getting the ticket easier. I have been on a lot of ticket searching sites. I mean, how many are out there now? Cheap Tickets, Expedia, Airfare Watchdog, Orbitz, Travelocity … you get the point. But, I think I have found ...

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House Passes Consumer Credit Card Protections

Riding a crest of populist anger, the House cleared a bill to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden increases in interest rates and late fees that have entangled millions of consumers. The legislation passed by a bipartisan vote of 357-70 and follows lobbying by President Obama.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more ...

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Gradegov.com Lets You Fail Your Government Officials

Grade Gov creates a stir If you’re trying to access www.gradegov.com, be warned that it may be a little slow. There are a whole lot of people trying to get in on the action. People are chomping at the bit to share what they think of their government officials. But with a little patience, you can see ...

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Medical Bills, Even if You Have Insurance, Can Cause Frustration and Debt

When I write about advocating for the consumer when he or she is in debt, I usually receive a good amount of feedback blaming the consumer for his or her situation. Yes, in many cases, households fall into debt because they buy more things they cannot afford, whether knowingly or unknowingly. In many cases, they ...

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Jobless? Get Noticed In The New Economy

The unemployment rate is up across the country, and so are the numbers of people looking for new jobs. Conventional wisdom says it's probably time to polish up your resume. But with people showcasing their talents on YouTube and networking on Linkedln, are resumes relevant?» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Jobless? ...

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