Insurance

Several Ounces Of Prevention

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. -Benjamin Franklin Moving beyond the day-to-day management of my personal finances, it’s important that I think about strategies which will promote long term financial stability.  Lately, I’ve been thinking about insurance, end-of-life documents, and organization.  Mundane topics, to be sure, but it pays for me to focus on these areas…

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Resources

Social Media Sites That Help You Manage Your Finances

When I started No Credit Needed four years ago, there were only a handful of personal finance blogs.  Now, there are thousands of them, with hundreds that update their content on a daily basis.  Keeping up with all of the available information can be daunting, so I’ve gathered a few links that make it easier to connect to the information…

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Tips

Avoid These Rookie Mistakes – Overdraft Fees

As a fan of the Atlanta Falcons, I am really looking forward to the upcoming 2009 – 2010 NFL season.  Most of my enthusiasm centers around the Falcons’ second-year quarterback, Matt Ryan.  Last year, as an NFL rookie, Ryan lead the Falcons to a surprising 11 – 5 record and a birth in the NFL playoffs.  He did so while…

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