October, 2009

Grandparents Ordered to Evict 6 Year Old | HOA Down!

Let Bylaws Be Bylaws It's people like these who voted to evict six-year-old Kimberly Broffman. Not these people specifically, but people like them. You can see it in their eyes. (Photo: flickr.com) I’m a parent, so I’m going to proudly display just a bit of bias here. If the homeowners’ association at the Largo, Florida retirement community ...

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Will Disney Wedding Rings Lead to Fairy Tale Weddings?

Disney wedding rings not Mickey Mouse Image from Flickr. When I first read the phrase “Disney wedding rings,” pictures of mouse-cut diamonds and bright, cartoon colors flashed in my head. However, it appears that all things Disney don’t have to be about talking animals and magic. It’s true that Disney is now in the business of designing engagement ...

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Should You Stop Funding Retirement to Focus on Debt?

This article is by GRS staff writer Adam Baker. In addition to his work at Get Rich Slowly, Baker blogs over at Man Vs. Debt, where he compiles the most famous and inspiring quotes on debt. This article is a part of National Save for Retirement Week, and a sort of follow-up to yesterday’s post ...

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The Right CDs Can Help Consumers Find Debt Relief

The certificate of deposit One way consumers have long created debt relief is by putting their money into certificates of deposit, or CDs. A CD is an interest-bearing account that promises a return on investment if the customer leaves the full amount of funds in the account for a specific amount of time. CDs can be a ...

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Investor Offers CIT Group $6 Billion Loan

In a letter to CIT's board of directors, Carl Icahn said he would give the company the loan to replace a debt restructuring plan CIT has asked bondholders to approve. He said the loan would save the company $150 million in fees.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Investor Offers CIT Group $6 ...

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