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Will our adjustable rate mortgage save us big money?

September 14, 2009
By Cleverdude
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Almost five years ago, we financed our first home purchase with a 5/1 ARM interest-only mortgage. If you're not familiar with mortgage lingo, it breaks down into the following, at least in our case: 5/1 ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) means that … [Read more...] about Will our adjustable rate mortgage save us big money?

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Get your ING Direct New Orange Savings Account $25 Bonus Here!

August 20, 2009
By Cleverdude
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I just loaded up on some more $25 ING Direct new account referral links, so if you don't have any ING Direct account yet, click through and get your $25 bonus with a minimum $250 initial deposit! The linked page gives more information about the … [Read more...] about Get your ING Direct New Orange Savings Account $25 Bonus Here!

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Need cash in Italy? You know who to call [Cousin Vinny]

March 2, 2009
By Cleverdude
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I'll admit I'm pretty naive about the current status of the mafia. Not having my own run-ins with the mob here in America, except on TV and the big screen, I was pretty sure the mafia was relegated to folklore. While I knew from news stories that it … [Read more...] about Need cash in Italy? You know who to call [Cousin Vinny]

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Paid Off $11,500 of Credit Card Debt Today

February 19, 2009
By Cleverdude
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Ok, it sounds bigger than it is. Perhaps you recall back in July when Citibank told me to use their money to make more money? I took out $12,500 in a 0% balance transfer for 7 months, with a $75 fee. I stuck it in my savings account earning about … [Read more...] about Paid Off $11,500 of Credit Card Debt Today

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Get your ING Direct $25 New Account Bonus Here!

December 30, 2008
By Cleverdude
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I just loaded up on some more $25 ING Direct new account referral links, so if you don't have an Orange Savings account yet, click through and get your $25 bonus with a minimum $250 initial deposit! The linked page gives more information about the … [Read more...] about Get your ING Direct $25 New Account Bonus Here!

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Emergency Fund Saving Options

November 13, 2008
By Cleverdude
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By Jim Jim usually writes at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity, please stop on by and check out his stuff! With the economy showing weakness and the financial industry in tatters, a lot of people are feeling jittery about their future. One of … [Read more...] about Emergency Fund Saving Options

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More ING Referral Links Available!

September 16, 2008
By Cleverdude
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As a quick note, I've posted 10 more ING Orange Savings referral links that will earn you $25 for an initial $250 deposit. You can remove that $250 immediately, and the $25 after 30 days. That's an immediate 10% gain! Plus, you get a great savings … [Read more...] about More ING Referral Links Available!

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Citibank WANTS me to use their money to make more money!

July 24, 2008
By Cleverdude
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Quick definition for you Credit Card Arbitrage: The act of taking low interest rate balance transfers from your credit card company in cash and investing it into money-making ventures like CDs, money market accounts and (gasp!) even the stock … [Read more...] about Citibank WANTS me to use their money to make more money!

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