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August 15th 2008
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ATM Card Fraud - The Dangers and How to Prevent It

In the past week I have heard of two people locally getting "skimmed" at ATM machines and having their accounts cleared, So I said I would post a blog entry on the dangers of this and what you can do to make sure it doesn't happen to you. What is ATM ...
August 10th 2008
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Free Credit Repair Advice - Credit Repair Counseling

If you have bad credit and you would like to improve your credit score, a credit repair counselor may be in order. So what is a credit repair counselor? For some it's the head of the household, because they have lived a long time and understand how to handle credit ...
August 10th 2008
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Credit Card Debt Consolidation Help - Use Credit Card Debt to Your Advantage

Credit card debt consolidation help is essential for people who have fallen prey to their own temptations on grounds of compulsive shopping, ignoring their financial position. There is absolutely no problem if you are indulging in shopping once a while, using your credit card. However, you shop only for what ...
August 10th 2008
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Use Your Credit Card Wisely and Don’t Get in Over Your Head

Before applying for a credit card there are several things you need to know and do. A lot of banks will offer you credit cards but the APR which is the amount of money one has to pay in interest charges per year; can be very high especially for the ...
August 10th 2008
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Federal Consumer Laws and Credit Agencies - How the Educated Consumer Can Benefit

Introduction There are a group of federal statutes that provide a broad range of important protections for consumers against harmful lending practices. These statutes include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681), the Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 USC 1671), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 USC 1692), the ...
August 10th 2008
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How to Get a Credit Card Without Using a Bank Account

It can be a great thing to have a credit card, but it can be hard to get one if you don't have a particularly good credit history. Restrictions to get one are quite tough, and if you have bad credit you might find it nearly impossible to get one. ...
August 10th 2008
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Online Credit Cards - Easy Accessibility to Plastic Money

The emergence of credit cards has re-defined the shopping experience drastically in the last few years. This is because; users no longer have to carry ample cash with them while they shop, but just carry a card that deducts the specific amount on purchase with a simple swipe. To put ...
August 10th 2008
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Credit Cards - How to Stop Riding the Roller Coaster of Debt

First and foremost, this is a question each and everyone must ask themselves. Can I dig myself out of debt or will it bury me alive. The answer is a resounding YES. I repeat the answer is YES, you can get out of debt. Just get help and be honest ...

    • November 24th 2008
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    Toys for Tots: Huge Increase in Toy Requests

    Another bad sign of how the economy is affecting families is a dramatic increase of request for toys from the Marine's Toys for Tots Foundation. As more families struggle to just pay bills, families in the USA are having to turn to Toys for Tots to help them deliver Christmas ...
    November 22nd 2008
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    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is a very popular recipe this year. I thought I would add a few recipes here for Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake. Rich cheesecake has the spiced flavor of pumpkin pie swirled throughout, and it couldn't be easier to make. Use fresh mashed pumpkin or canned pumpkin. If you don't ...
    November 22nd 2008
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    The Elmira Savings Bank, FSB and First Citizens National Bank Announce Consummation of Branch Deal

    ELMIRA, N.Y. and MANSFIELD, Pa., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elmira Savings Bank, FSB and First Citizens National Bank announced today the consummation of the sale of Elmira Savings Bank's Mansfield, PA, branch to First Citizens National Bank. The sale included approximately $17.4 million in deposits, the transfer of the ...
    November 22nd 2008
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    Teamsters Tell Elton Brand of Philadelphia 76ers: Don’t Tread on Workers with Nike Sneakers

    Teamsters Union Members Protest 76ers Game PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Philadelphia Teamsters protested at the Philadelphia 76ers game against the L.A. Clippers, urging fans to tell Elton Brand to speak out about serious workers rights violations involved in Brand's new shoe line, "EB1". The EB1 line of sneakers is ...
    November 17th 2008
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    Employee Retention: A Best Bet in Any Economy, According To VIST Insurance

    WYOMISSING and BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- According to research by VIST Insurance, Employee Retention Programs drive better bottom line performance in growing and uncertain economies. In fact, engaging and rewarding your employees with financial or non-financial awards are retention actions you can no longer overlook or dismiss ...

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