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3 Reasons Dave Ramsey is wrong about Credit Cards

3 Reasons Dave Ramsey is wrong about Credit Cards

I have been asked if and when using credit cards makes sense. As a general rule, I tell people to never use a credit card. However, if you can exhibit self-control, then there are three reasons I would use a credit card.

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Top Ten Breast Cancer Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

Top Ten Breast Cancer Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

We have all heard the statistics and are probably familiar with the devastating effects of Breast Cancer. So for Valentine’s Day, give the woman in your life something that celebrates her womanhood.

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Game Theory: The Prisoner’s Dilemma and Personal Finance

Game Theory: The Prisoner’s Dilemma and Personal Finance

Let’s use game theory to analyze the true payoffs of using and not using credit cards. I’ll then show you how companies distort the truth hoping that you’ll choose a non-optimal solution.

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Review of CreditKarma.com – 3 essential questions answered

Review of CreditKarma.com – 3 essential questions answered

Credit Karma provides you with your credit score and an analysis of your credit report for free, no really.

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5 Factors that determine your FICO or credit score

5 Factors that determine your FICO or credit score

A brief outline of the formula credit bureaus use to evaluate your credit score and how you can increase your credit score and improve your credit report.

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Identity Theft – Should you or LifeLock guard against it?

Identity Theft – Should you or LifeLock guard against it?

My social security number is 457-55-5462. Wait, that’s actually Todd Davis’ social security number. Mr. Davis, CEO of LifeLock, has challenged every ill-intentioned malcontent to try to steal his identity.

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