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Confused by All of These Interest Rate Cuts?

It was the same old song and dance from the Federal Reserve this week as they cut interest rates by yet another half percent, just one week after their surprise emergency three quarters of a percent cut.

Being the smart person that you are, you're probably wondering: If Wall Street and Washington tell us the economy is fine, what the heck is going on here? We'll tell you the plain truth and what you should do about it now.


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How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Coming Along?

As January comes to a close, it’s about that time when our pledges to hit the gym, eat better or save more start to go out the window. But it’s not too late to give those goals another shot! We’ll get you back on track with our special video on 7 simple but important resolutions that will make you smarter and richer in 2008. Even sticking to just one will put you on the path to a more successful year!

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I have a daughter in college and she does not qualify for a Pell grant. How can she find scholarships and other funds for school? Where should she begin?
- Sandra

 Sandra, a good place to start is to make a list of potential scholarship sources based on your daughter’s academic skills or other affiliations, such as athletics or community programs. That way you can pinpoint which ones she has the best chance of qualifying for. For the types of scholarships you should look for, check out our guide to Helping Your Kids Win Scholarships.

One of our favorite sources of information on all college financing is a book written by our longtime friend Kalman Chany, Paying for College Without Going Broke, which is available on amazon.com. We also suggest visiting www.finaid.com. Good luck!
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The way your credit score is determined will be changing soon. It’s called FICO 08 and takes new factors into consideration when calculating your ability to borrow money. So is this good or bad for you? We have the latest scoop on these all-important changes and how they affect you.




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How to Protect Your Home
Foreclosure numbers went through the roof in 2007, with 2.2 million homes in some stage of foreclosure! That's a lot of pain for a lot of people. Even with lower interest rates, many homeowners are unable to pay their mortgages. There are steps you can take to avoid foreclosure, and we lay them out for you in our special audio alert. You'll also discover our #1 tip so you don't become a victim of “foreclosure rescue” scams.




Picture Avoid the Risk of Rising Car Prices
If it's not one thing, it's another. Gasoline is holding around $3 a gallon, and now we get a warning from GM that car prices could rise significantly in the near future as they are made more fuel-efficient. That makes it even more crucial that you get the best deal on your car. Want to know the most powerful negotiating tool that you have? Check out our 10 rules of car buying to keep you in the driver's seat.

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What do Chili and Hi-Def TV Have in Common?

The Super Bowl, of course!

I (Ken here) am so excited that I’m jumping out of my skin. My New England Patriots are attempting to go down in history by being the first team ever to go 19-0. This game will be watched around the world, and millions of football fans will prepare by heading out to their nearest electronics retailer in the next day or two to grab a new HDTV as sale prices lure them in for the latest technology.

In fact, it’s expected that 2.4 million HDTVs will fly out of the stores this week, moving faster than the Pats’ Randy Moss racing down the sideline to catch a Tom Brady touchdown pass.

A word of caution: if you’re tempted to join in the frenzy but already have a hefty credit card balance, don’t do it. Luxuries like this should only be purchased when you can immediately pay them off. (For more on how your money relates to the big game, check out our video Super Bowl Investing.)

Meanwhile, in the Dolan household, our biggest expense will not be an HDTV. It will be food! Our family is getting supplies in to make chili for our annual Super Bowl Sunday get-together. We heard from many of you about how much you enjoyed Daria’s meatloaf recipe, so we thought you’d enjoy my favorite chili recipe. It’s the BEST that I have ever had (and I’ve eaten a lot of chili in my day!)

Click here for the full recipe… and go Patriots!