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- Blue Cross faces another class-action lawsuit (Birmingham Business News - Local Birmingham News | Birmingham Business Journal)
- Alabama Trust Bank shut down by regulators (Birmingham Business News - Local Birmingham News | Birmingham Business Journal)
- Living Young & Free Show Episode 061: Side Business, Impulse Saving and Lessons Learned (Young & Free Alabama Blog)
- Keep Your At-Home Office Organized (Young & Free Alabama Blog)
- 7 Résumé Don’ts to Avoid (LearnVest)
- Why JCPenney's No-Coupon Experiment Is a Bust (Personal Finance)
- The Market Is At A Tipping Point - Here's What to Do (Personal Finance)
- What To Do While You’re Unemployed (MoneyNing)
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- Avoiding the Pitfalls of PREDATORY LENDING
Category Archives: News
Credit card debt fell 16% in Alabama in 2011
Courtesy of Birmingham Business Journal by Antrenise Cole, Reporter Credit card debt in Alabama fell almost 16 percent in 2011 from the previous year, according to Credit Karma’s U.S. Consumer Credit Score Climate Report The average credit card debt in … Continue reading
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A Shopping List: Money Tips for the Holidays…and Year-Round
FDIC Consumer News wants to help you manage and spend your money wisely, whether it’s during the holiday shopping season or any time of the year. So, here’s a list of spending tips you can use all year-round. Create a … Continue reading
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8 things for business owners to consider when seeking a bank loan
With all we hear about banks struggling and tightening lending, local business owners around North Jefferson County might give up before they even try to get financing from a bank. But please be assured that a number of area banks … Continue reading
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Halloween: An Opportunity to Have Fun and Grow
Courtesy of www.mymoneyed.org Halloween presents multiple opportunities for families and schools. From financial education to life skills, here is what Halloween can do and just a few opportunities it presents: Applying social skills Building friendships Creating lifetime memories Drawing the … Continue reading
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AICPA Offers Personal Financial Planning and Disaster Planning Information
The AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section of its website is the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for CPAs who specialize in providing estate, tax, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Included in the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning … Continue reading
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