Free Credit Reports: From The 3 Major Credit Bureau's!
Get your credit report online for FREE. Many financial advisors suggest that you periodically review your credit report for inaccuracies or omissions.This could be especially important if you're considering making a major purchase, such as buying a home. Checking in advance on the accuracy of ... more...

Why Consumers Need a Nationwide Credit Freeze NOW
What do a shoe retailer, an online discount broker, and a popular clothing retailer all have in common? All three - DSW Shoe Warehouse, Ameritrade, and Polo Ralph Lauren - sustained breaches to their customers accounts. Unfortunately, these three are not alone when it comes to security breaches. ... more...

How Can The Democrats Win In 2008? (First of Two Parts)
I. VICTORY OUT WESTIf the Democrats are to seize control of the White House in 2008, they need to rally behind the partys brightest star, New York Senator Hillary Clinton. If they again parade a spineless, lackluster nomineea la Al Gore, Bill Bradley, John Kerry, Michael Dukakis, "Hollerin" Howard ... more...

What Are The Auto Liability Insurance State Minimums For My State?
As you shop online for the best auto insurance deals you may begin to ask yourself what exactly is required by law when it comes to auto insurance. Fortunately this article outlines the auto liability insurance state minimums that you are required to have in order to legally drive in the United ... more...

Understanding Your Rights Under The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
It wasnt all that long ago that lenders blatantly discriminated when it came to approving credit for women and minority groups. Women were actually asked personal and demeaning questions like, how many children do you plan to have in the future or are you on birth control?Despite the fact that they ... more...

Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Star Homes
1. What is an Energy Star Home? According to the U.S. Government, an Energy Star qualified home uses at least 30% less energy in heating, cooling and hot water, than those built according to the 1993 National Model Energy Code. Energy Star homes may use even less energy than homes built before ... more...

Scammers Use Better Business Bureau Name To Commit Scams
The Better Business Bureau recently issued a national alert to warn consumers and businesses about two questionable operations that are falsely using the BBB name to scam victims.One business is perpetrating an advance fee loan scam that targets consumers and businesses with poor credit records. It ... more...

Know When To Get An Agreement In Writing
Although most people believe that it is always necessary to get any agreement in writing, there are cases where a verbal agreement is legal and valid. However, since there are just as many instances where a written agreement is necessary or, at the very least helpful, it is a good idea to know ... more...

Befriend Your Budget, This Yuletide and Always
It is that time of year again. YuletideChristmas in the air. Nostalgia, goose pimples and casting off all financial discipline. It was originally meant to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Joy to the world, and good will to all menThen the commercial establishment descended and hijacked the ... more...