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Bush's economic stimulus package; What will you get back?

Posted January 30, 2008 - 15:21 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Taxes

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As you’re no doubt aware, President Bush has created an economic stimulus package in the hopes of stalling the impending recession (or if you believe some, depression) that’s on the horizon. It’s not approved yet, but it has already passed its first major hurdle – The House Of Representatives approved the $146 billion dollar deal. Want to know how much you'll get?

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Call your credit card a "plastic check"!

Posted October 30, 2007 - 08:53 by Sarah Baughman

Credit Cards

Don't look at your credit card as a license to purchase something you can't afford-- just pretend it's a thinner, more swipe-able version of your checkbook.

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Don’t Cash That Insurance Check; It May Not Be Yours

Posted October 14, 2007 - 03:33 by Linsey Knerl

Consumer Affairs

Did you get an unexpected payment from your insurance company? Health insurance overpayments and mispayments make up for billions of dollars in wasted funds every year. And while the majority of the payments go directly from the insurance company to the medical provider (the doctor, hospital, ambulance service, etc.), there is still a large percentage of this money being paid to patients.

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