December, 2009

"1 in 5 Divorces Refers to Facebook," Says Telegraph

Social Media and the Breakdown of Real Relationships "Whut? U poked her instead of going out wit me?" I'm a statistic. You may be a statistic, too. But I didn't get 'faced and mess around on Facebook during my marriage in order to become one. If I had, I would have needed a whole lot more than ...

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Flexo’s Goals and Resolutions for 2010

Although I’ve been tracking my finances publicly on Consumerism Commentary since 2003, this is only the fourth year I’ve outlined specific financial goals for the new year. The next year is a bit of a mystery for me. I feel like some changes are necessary, particularly in my day job. Although I have some big ...

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Payday Loans can help get you the fast cash you need

Sometimes your paycheck just doesn’t cut it <img class="alignright" title="payday loans in Los Angeles when you need cash fast" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ILA-VL6ldSQ/Ssz3n3ogGPI/AAAAAAAABkY/y4wvRmx9V2E/women_cell_phone.jpg" alt="payday loans in Los Angeles when you need cash fast" width="307" height="248" />I don’t know about you, but it seems that my paycheck is spent before its even deposited into my bank every two weeks. At ...

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Getting Started with Asset Allocation

This is a guest post from Dylan Ross, a certified financial planner and a long-time GRS reader. If you’re new to investing, recognize the merits of using low-cost index funds, but you’re not sure how to allocate your long-term savings among various types of index funds, this information is for you. Asset allocation basics While there are many ...

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Understanding Insurance Can Help Consumers Find Debt Relief

Understanding Insurance Can Help Consumers Find Debt Relief Photo from Picasa Savings and car insurance Knowing how an industry works can help consumers save and, in turn, find debt relief sooner. The insurance industry is one area where there are substantial savings to be found if people understand how to work the system to their advantage. Here are ...

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