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Credit Repair Services: Trick or Treat?

Credit Repair Services:
Trick or Treat?

The winds are howling and the jack-o-lanterns are smiling—it's Halloween! While children dressed in costumes will come ringing your doorbell tonight, there's one trick, disguised ads a treat, that we don't want you to get fooled by: credit repair services. These services are advertised everywhere and more people are turning to them to try to improve their credit rating as the financial crisis makes credit much harder to come by. Are they safe? Learn the truth here.

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Tales From the Crypt

Tales From the Crypt

We've heard some real horror stories in our 20+ years in the personal finance field … but the latest financial crisis has truly given us goose bumps! It has all the makings of a classic campfire tale, complete with some shady characters straight out of a Stephen King novel. We all want to know how it's going to end, but the last thing Americans are hearing these days are actual solutions. You deserve answers, so we're taking matters into our own hands and tackling the concerns that scare you the most about the market mess. Everything from retirement to investing to getting a loan, these are the straight answers you won't get anywhere else. Watch the video here.

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Dolan A-Ha!

American families are under a lot of stress these days. Financial losses, bank failures, overdue student loans, and potential unemployment are just the beginning. The holiday season is about to kick into high gear and inflation concerns are leaving us all under a bit of a spell.

Let us help you deal with it all. We have the recipe for confronting the personal stress that can come with the current unprecedented economic strain. Our special witches' brew will clear your mind and put you back in control. Click here to learn more.

 
Scary Scams

Ghosts and phantoms that vanish into the night are fun to scare each other with this time of year, but the truth is there are far too many scam artists that have mastered the act of disappearing—after they've taken your money, of course.

Senior citizens are a prime victim for these scammers' voodoo. Telemarketing fraud and insurance pitches are the latest methods used to rip off the elderly. Protecting aging parents' health and finances is second nature, but you need to know how to protect them from these cons. Learn how here.

Are Your Debts Haunting You? Are Your Debts Haunting You?

It lurks in the shadows, shows up in your nightmares and refuses to disappear no matter how hard you try to out-run it. No, it's not the boogeyman. It's your debt, and we know from personal experience how difficult it can be to get to a ZERO balance! So, we put together a 10-step tool that can help free you from those blood-sucking bills. Start working toward a debt-free life here.



Rest in Peace With a Proper Will Rest in Peace With a Proper Will

Halloween is filled with spooks, but here's a truly scary thought: What if something unexpected happened to you and your loved ones weren't properly cared for because you put off drafting a will? Sadly, this is often the case as many folks ignore estate planning because it's just no fun to think about. Forget fun—it's crucial. Our guide walks you step-by-step through the best way to take care of this extremely important task.




Has the Market Dug Its Own Grave? Has the Market Dug Its Own Grave?

Stocks are off to the races again … for the moment. Following Monday's 800 point surge and Wednesday's interest rate cut, we must have hit bottom, right? If only it was that simple. What you're not hearing about in the euphoria is a crucial perspective you must have on this big UP moves. Read it here and learn what you should be doing now.



Save Monster Money on Your Cell Phone Save Monster Money on Your Cell Phone

One of the biggest drains on your wallet these days is something many (including us!) would have a hard time living without—your cell phone! All the bells and whistles that come with the latest models can lead to major sticker shock. Here are our favorite ways to save big bucks on your cell phone bills.