Blog Posts in July, 2010
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Credit card issuers have stopped many of the “deceptive” or “unfair” practices outlawed by the Credit Card Act that was recently signed. But are they engaging in others? We came across this blog post ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
The best way to avoid your bank account being frozen is to pay your bills on time and settle past claims against you. As long as you do not owe creditors or taxing authorities money, your bank ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Janet Bodnar, Deputy Editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance discusses how to obtain a copy of your credit report.
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Posted on Jul 27, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
With President Obama signing the most recent unemployment extension just last week, there has been a lot of press about unemployment benefits. We came across this article WashingtonPost.com that ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
If you don’t have a checking account because of past credit problems or another reason, there are other options that you can use to pay your bills. However, paying bills without a checking account ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
A job seeker shouldn’t just accept the first offer that is thrown their way just because the job market is a bit rough. We came across an article on Wall Street Journal with some great negotiation ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
The most important things to for creditors take in consideration while reviewing your credit application is the risk involved in granting you credit. They try to predict whether you will repay your ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Jemma Smith, Head of Public Relations at APACS discusses ways to protect yourself from credit card fraud.
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Posted on Jul 20, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
There are a lot of myths out there regarding bankruptcy, like that it will ruin your credit for life and that you will lose your home. We found this article on SmartMoney.com that gives you 10 ...
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Posted on Jul 19, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Before your divorce, when you and your spouse first obtained credit together, you both sign a contact agreeing to pay your bills. A divorce agreement does not cancel that contract. When you divorce ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
As of last week, a new federal rule has banned banks and credit unions from automatically enrolling customers in a costly overdraft-protection plan. Now consumers must grant permission for them to ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is based on the amount of equity you have in your home. Equity is determined by your home's value less the amount left on your mortgage. If your bank freezes your ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Janet Bodnar, Deputy Editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance discusses how your credit cards will impact your credit score.
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Posted on Jul 13, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Nowadays, coupons are essential in saving money every time you are shopping, whether it be in the supermarket or online. We came across this article on ConsumerReports.org with great coupon tips and ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
If you have never had any credit, the best way to build it is to get a few credit cards . Pick at least two from the major lenders (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and make sure they have no annual fees and a ...
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Posted on Jul 9, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
We recently found this article on CNN.com with some tips to help job-seekers land a job. They list some great sites that will help in your search. In a time when unemployment is so prevalent, we ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
The most critical thing is to work the payment into your budget. You are most likely going to finance or lease the vehicle, so you will need to make sure you can pay for it every month. If you don't ...
Continue reading "How Can I Determine How Much I Can Afford to Spend on a Car?" »
Posted on Jul 7, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Janet Bodnar, Deputy Editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance discusses what debts can be cancelled with bankruptcy.
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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) issued their report yesterday detailing statistics in the bankruptcy industry for the first half of 2010. The data shows a 14% increase in consumer bankruptcy ...
Continue reading "Consumer Bankruptcy Filings at Highest Level Since 2005" »
Posted on Jul 5, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
One of the requirements of the bankruptcy law that went into effect in 2005 is that all individual debtors filing a bankruptcy case must complete a credit-counseling course by a certified company ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
The major changes that have been mandated by the Federal Reserve went into effect yesterday. Now, if you overdraft on your checking account, you can only be charged if you have given the bank ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2010 By Jacoby & Jacoby
Despite the final phase of the CARD Act being put into place this August, credit card issuers will still be able to blindside customers with unexpected fees and more abusive behavior. We came across ...
Continue reading "High Rates, More Fees – Credit Card Traps Here to Stay" »