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Black Finance Today

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  www.blackfinancetoday.com | Saturday, May. 10, 2008  

Breaking News

Why your tax rate is going up
Last week, the federal government began sending out more than $100 billion in "tax rebates" to millions of Americans in an effort to stimulate the sluggish economy.
Don't lose faith in your 401(k)
Even when markets are headed south, a 401(k) is a great vehicle for retirement savings.
Do I really need a 'CFP'?
Question: I'm looking for a financial planner. Should I find one with who is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?
Savers: Beware of falling interest rates
With inflation outpacing yields on savings and money market accounts, what's a saver to do?
Can you retire by 55?
There are many factors that will help you determine whether you'll be able to retire early. Here's how to figure it out.
How financial planners earn their fees
Question: Why are you against paying higher fees to planners? Aren't higher returns worth high fees? If someone is providing a superior service, they should be well compensated for that service. How is it any different from other service professions like doctors, lawyers, or even pool cleaners?
Fed moves on credit card crackdown
The Federal Reserve on Friday pushed ahead with a proposal to stop abuses by credit card issuers, a day after two other key bank regulatory agencies proposed effectively the same package of new rules.

Reducing electricity bills

Warning! Your electricity bill may shock you. Rising fuel costs are pumping up the cost of your electricity. Here's a look at what's in store and how to combat those higher prices.


Saving money online

It's a familiar tune. Prices are going up. The latest item: the price of a stamp is going up by one cent to 42 cents next week. Add that to the laundry list of other things we're paying more for. Here are top tips on how to save money by using a mouse.


Combating inflation

Record-high gas prices and the surging cost of food is just the beginning. Here are some top tips on how you can take the bite out of inflation.


What a Fed rate cut could mean to you

The Federal Reserve will decide today whether to continue cutting interest rates. Here's how it will (or won't) affect your wallet.


A Frugal shopper's best tip

Planning ahead helps our winner save both money and time.

Extreme savers share their secrets

There are savers, and then there are uber savers -- people who really take it seriously.

A Frugal shopper's best tip

Packaging snacks for her kids helps our winner save a bundle.

Deducting student loan interest

Interest you're paying on a college loan could help cut your tax bill.

  Credit

Congress Probes Credit Card Interest Rate Policies (KDKA Pittsburgh)

Get a Financial Tune-Up For the New Year (Minyanville via Yahoo! Finance)

Broker tips: Royal Bank, Lloyds TSB, HBOS, Vodafone, Pearson (ShareCast)

Coca-Cola tips 10pc profit rise (Herald Sun)

Tuesday tips round-up: Aberdeen Asset, Capita, Morgan Crucible (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

  Saving / Spending

Car lots crammed with three model years

Co-signer becomes lender's main target

Tough to buy car with credit card

Interstate car deal won't pose problems

Late payments haunt credit for years

   

  Wealth Building

How Are Your Finance Charges Calculated?

Does Your Credit Need a Diet?

Feds Cracking Down on Credit Cards

Free Debt Help On Monday 5/5

Your Lender May Use a Different Credit Score

When Paying on the Due Date Equals Late

  Finance / Money

Missing Stimulus Payment?

House Passes Housing Fixes, Veto Likely

How Upside Down Loans Work

Frozen HELOCs and Your Credit

Candidates: How to Fix Mortgage Crisis

High Yield Checking Deals

   

  Finance / Money

Fear can cripple retirement planning

Resist the urge to splurge

7 tips for retirement entrepreneurs

Best credit card moves to make in 2008

Spend, invest or pay off bills?

Financial News

Check the Status of Your Tax Refund or Rebate Online

3 Tips for Budgeting Success

Credit Cards and Debt 101

How to Avoid the Student Loan Trap

Put Your Tax Rebate to Good Use

Take Small Steps to Make Big Credit Score Improvements

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