November 7th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
If you are currently paying more than 12% interest on credit card debt, then you are paying too much. The cost of credit is simply too high to justify carrying debt at such a high rate. Averting eventual financial ruin means that you need to obtain lower credit card interest rates. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt Management |
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November 6th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
(Chapel Hill, NC) The Women’s Center is holding a first-time homebuyer’s workshop on Saturday, November 15 at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Find out why the credit crunch makes it even more important to take advantage of community resources, such as down payment assistance and credit education in order to improve your mortgage qualifications. This workshop fulfills the 8 hours of homebuyer education that is a requirement of many first time buyers programs.
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Category: Budgeting, Events, Homeownership, Saving and Investing |
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October 31st, 2008 by Kenneth Long
Event Date: First 4 Saturdays in November, 2008
(Raleigh, NC) The Wake County Supportive Housing Program is holding November Ready to Rent classes at Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network in Raleigh, NC. Vision Credit Education and Wake County Human Services partner to help you gain approval for apartment leases even with a spotty credit history. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Budgeting, Credit Repair, Events, Homeownership |
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October 30th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
The Commerce Department released the third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), indicating a drop in output unrivaled since 2001. This is a big sign that our recession may be officially here. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 28th, 2008 by Emily Jenkins
It may be hard to imagine thinking about buying a car in the current economic situation. That’s why it’s more than likely that 2009 will be a horrible year for car manufacturers because most consumers aren’t planning on a new car next year. Retail car sales were down 34% through the first three weeks of September compared to the same period last year. Read the rest of this entry »
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