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Frugality Vs. “Big Wins” – Why You Shouldn’t Care About Either

[share_sc] Remember the good ‘ole fashion back-and-forth between two personal finance giants earlier this year? Ramit’s big wins vs. Trent’s frugality? It started with the word “short-sighted” and ended with a challenge.  In between, things were kept lively with over 250 comments between the readers of the two sites. Who won? Depends on whose blog …

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18 Year Olds Now Require Co-Signer To Obtain Credit Cards. Still Maintain Right To Catch Bullets With Their Face!

[share_sc] Yesterday, the Senate passed the new credit card legislation with the intent to increase consumer rights and protection.  It’s no big secret that I’m not a fan of credit cards.  In fact, not using them makes me immune to a large part of this crap.  Most of the changes seem to be well-intentioned, but …

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Married With Separate Finances: I Just Don’t Get It

[share_sc] This week’s topic is on “Couple’s Finances.” Whenever this topic is presented, the discussion usually drifts to the pros and cons of Joint Finances vs. Separate Finances.  There are some pretty intense feelings on both sides, which almost always leads into interesting articles and ensuing comments.  For me… I just can’t wrap my head …

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