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<title>The Rich Jerk Ebook Don't Buy Until You Read This Review!</title>
<description>I am guessing that you are reading this review because you have come across one of the many ads promoting an e-book called "The Rich Jerk" and wanted to know what all the fuss is about. It has been noted by many people that this is one of the most popular...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_45302_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th April 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Another way to budget</title>
<description>Everyone knows that a budget is important for you to help you plan your finances. That way your expenses won't outstrip your income in that way you won't end up with a nasty surprise.

But how do you budget properly? What is a good way to budget that wi...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_34855_63.html</link>
<pubDate>11th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Ideas to help you manage your finances</title>
<description>A big part of budgeting and financial management is making sure that you have enough money each month to pay your bills. Many people do not. In some ways it's nice to know that you're like everyone else, but not in this way!

If you have made poor finan...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_34851_19.html</link>
<pubDate>11th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Financial planning and insurance</title>
<description>There are many things that are a key part of your financial plan. Budgeting is important. So is investing. Estate and tax planning are vital. One area you need to include is insurance. Insurance answers the question, "what if the unthinkable happens?" Unf...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_34848_19.html</link>
<pubDate>11th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>How to deal with rising prices and diminishing income</title>
<description>We definitely don't live in a world that lets us save our money in order to something. Sure, it may have been that way in our parents' or grandparents' day, but not now. Our income has not kept up with rising prices and rising taxes.

So we have to make...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_34846_19.html</link>
<pubDate>11th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Four ideas to make more money</title>
<description>Make more money. If only it were that easy! If only you could snap your fingers and find that you have increased your income!

It may not be that easy, but it is easier than you think to increase your income! Here are a few ideas to help you increase yo...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_34845_19.html</link>
<pubDate>11th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>The difference between secured loans and unsecured loans</title>
<description>There are many reasons why people get loans. Perhaps they want to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will never come their way again. Or perhaps they need to fix up the house to get it ready to sell. Or perhaps they need to make a financial decis...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_33735_63.html</link>
<pubDate>07th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>What loan to get?</title>
<description>There are many kinds of financial tools out there to incorporate into your financial portfolio. You might consider stocks or bonds or even your bank account as potential investments. But your financial portfolio also includes such things as insurance and ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_33732_70.html</link>
<pubDate>07th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Budgeting basics</title>
<description>Is your credit getting you down? Ever feel like there is not enough money in the month to pay your bills? You are not alone. Many people struggle to make ends meet, probably more than you realize. But good news is here. There are many strategies you have ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_33729_19.html</link>
<pubDate>07th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Fix your credit report to get a loan</title>
<description>We're not on this planet for very long, so while we're here, we might as well enjoy it. So you should buy things. Sure, you're smart enough to not run out and buy whatever catches your eye, but you want to have nice things. You deserve them.

Want to ow...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_33723_19.html</link>
<pubDate>07th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Choose credit cards with care</title>
<description>If you find that your credit card purchases have exceeded your budget, you may be in need for some emergency credit counseling! Instead of throwing out all of your cards, consider assembling a strong hand of between 3 and 5 cards that will allow you to ha...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_32757_72.html</link>
<pubDate>05th March 2006</pubDate>
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<title>Your two choices when getting a loan</title>
<description>When it comes to getting a UK personal loan you have two choices. You can choose to get an unsecured loan or you can choose to get a secured loan.

An unsecured loan is simply a loan you get based on your good name and your credit rating. Often the inte...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20624_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>How credit card choices affect your credit rating</title>
<description>Who doesn't love a free gift? A person with great credit can many credit card offers in the post! This is because credit card providers use the concept of risk measurement to determine who should receive a credit card. And if your credit rating is good, y...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20623_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>How a loan can help you make more money</title>
<description>If you're interested in making money, and most people are, you may be surprised to learn that a loan can help you make money.

It's called leverage. That's using the right balance to use a little force to generate a big motion. Investment gurus have bee...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20620_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Want to make money? Get a loan!</title>
<description>Want a way to make more money? Who doesn't! We live in a world that barely pays us enough so finding more money in our life is great. It's like reaching under the sofa and discovering cash you didn't know you had!

One way that you can get more money is...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20619_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Invest in your life… with a loan</title>
<description>So you want to buy nice things? Why not! Few people realize that our lives are like work: our enjoyment of life is like the income we earn and our purchases can be the investments we make in order to enjoy our life more. After all, why live a life of drud...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20616_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Increasing your home's value with a loan</title>
<description>A few years ago you bought your home. Over time you've taken good care of it. After all, it's where you live and you have to be happy with where you live. But times change and soon you think you may have to move on. For whatever reason, it might be time t...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20615_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Make the most of every opportunity… with a loan!</title>
<description>You're sitting at home after a long day at work. Suddenly the telephone rings and it's a friend calling to tell you about a great opportunity this weekend. A group of your friends are getting together for a holiday. A big holiday! They've got a deal on th...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20614_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Making ends meet can be tough!</title>
<description>How do people make ends meet anymore? Inflation is on the rise, so the cost of living is going up. Wages seem to be frozen in time and the available money to put away for the future is quickly disappearing since expenses are on the rise.

Since our inco...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20613_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>UK bad credit loans and you</title>
<description>Sometimes life has a funny way of getting the better of us. In spite of our best efforts, things happen and we suddenly find our credit has spun out of control. Perhaps we have a bad credit rating and we seem to have been sucked into a spiral of debt that...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_20612_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th December 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Why UK personal loans should be part of your portfolio</title>
<description>Your life's financial decisions need to be made wisely. Over time, you'll need to assemble a financial portfolio that provides you with income opportunities (such as investments), insurance for peace-of-mind, estate and tax planning contingencies, and ret...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16991_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Three things to look for in a UK personal loan</title>
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The choices you make in life need to be made wisely. Especially the financial ones! And if you're like most people, you'll be making constant choices as you put together a financial portfolio to provide you with an income and give you and your loved one...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16990_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Why a UK personal loan may be the right option for you</title>
<description>You are faced with constant pressure every day. Pressure at work to perform. Pressure in society to conform. Pressure at home to pay the bills and put food on the table. There are so many decisions to make and choices to choose, it can get overwhelming wi...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16988_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Making wise choices when faces with expenses</title>
<description>Sometimes we make decisions in life that affect our finances in an adverse way. Perhaps we do not do it intentionally, but an emergency or that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come our way and for the following months we find ourselves strapped for cash be...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16985_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Credit cards are like loans</title>
<description>Credit cards! If you're like most people, you probably love them some times and hate them other times. They can be a great way to manage your finances and they can be a terrible bill to get every month.

But credit cards aren't all bad. If we could live...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16984_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Financial planning for credit card users</title>
<description>Credit cards can be an excellent tool to help you manage your finances. But sometimes we make poor choices, or sometimes the events in life take us beyond our expectations and we are left to foot the bill. Perhaps you have had a few months of extra, unexp...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16983_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Reasons why a UK personal loan might be a good idea for you</title>
<description>When people look at their financial portfolio many do not consider loans as a wise option. This is because people see the principal plus the interest and automatically assume that alone is a bad decision. That is not always the case. When considered as pa...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_16981_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th November 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Quick cash with a payday loan</title>
<description>Hey! You need cash right away, but sometimes life gets in the way and you don't always have pocket change kicking around that's available to spend. Maybe it's all tied up for bills, or an emergency has reared its ugly head and you need some money to bridg...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_12718_19.html</link>
<pubDate>18th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Do you have enough car insurance?</title>
<description>Many people who reserve a rental car show up to the counter with little thought given to the "what if's" that could result from them driving a car that is not their own. You wouldn't think of driving your own car without coverage, so take a few moments to...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_12601_19.html</link>
<pubDate>17th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Save money on life insurance</title>
<description>In some states and provinces, people are choosing to live without insurance because the cost of insurance on an ongoing basis is prohibitive, compared to the chance of dealing with high costs when there is a break-in or an accident.

Here are some ways ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_12600_19.html</link>
<pubDate>17th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Get more for less with cell phones</title>
<description>There are many great features on cell phones and as technology increases or seems to be more and more features while telephones become cheaper and cheaper! The end result is that you, the consumer, get more for less. A rare feat in this world.

One grea...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_12599_15.html</link>
<pubDate>17th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Uses for secured loans</title>
<description>There are so many reasons why you might want to use a secured loan. Secured loans are loans from lending institutions that use some of your assets or equity as collateral. That means that you can offer the bank your house or your car or your stock certifi...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_11276_19.html</link>
<pubDate>04th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Cigars as a business</title>
<description>Big cigars can be big business! They are gaining in popularity, as can be seen by the number of cigar magazines available and cigar stores springing up. If you have a passion for cigars, why not turn your hobby into a money making business?

Here are fo...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_11274_15.html</link>
<pubDate>04th October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>To Sue Or Not To Sue: Injury Attorneys</title>
<description>Injury attorneys might better decide making the decision to sue. Okay that's sounds like double talk but its true. Dealing with the dilemma and choice of whether to sue or not to sue is better left to the professionals. They are better equipped to decide ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10773_18.html</link>
<pubDate>03rd October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Understanding Injury Attorneys</title>
<description>Do you ever wonder if the injury attorneys you see on television and billboards across the country are actually the people you speak to when you call the number posted? Most people would assume the answer is no. Certainly it depends on your prior perspect...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10768_18.html</link>
<pubDate>03rd October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Investing in stocks</title>
<description>There have been a lot of books written on how to be a smart investor and how to time the market. In fact, many people make a living on developing a "system" to time the market and then sell that system to other people. While there are a lot of indicators ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10747_19.html</link>
<pubDate>01st October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>How much insurance do I need?</title>
<description>Insurance is a complicated business, and it can be unpleasant to talk about because no one likes talking about death… especially their own death! Because of those two reasons, many people do not think about insurance very much. However, most people should...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10691_19.html</link>
<pubDate>01st October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>An investing/insurance alternative</title>
<description>Segregated funds are the insurance company's answer to mutual funds. There are many differences and similarities but if you are putting together a financial plan that includes insurance and investments, you'll probably want to consider a segregated fund....</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10690_19.html</link>
<pubDate>01st October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>How payday loans work</title>
<description>Imagine this: you get paid once a month, at the end of the month. But three weeks into the month you find you've been invited to a great weekend bash at a friend's cottage. Do you say no because it doesn't fit into your budget? Or is there something else ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10676_19.html</link>
<pubDate>01st October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Thinking about a payday loan?</title>
<description>Not everybody is fortunate enough to win the lottery. If you're like most of us, you have to work for living to put food on the table and a roof over your head. At times you find yourself with a little extra cash to splurge on something nice, but other ti...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_10675_19.html</link>
<pubDate>01st October 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Investing Online - Convenience Made Possible</title>
<description>Whether you're a pro at investing or just thinking that maybe it's time to get started, you'll be happy to know that you now have more options available than ever. And if you're one of those "hands on" people who loves to keep control of your assets, you'...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9968_19.html</link>
<pubDate>25th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Payday Loans - Answers to Short Term and Occasional Problems</title>
<description>Payday loans are an option that can help you get past a minor crisis or unforeseen expense. But before you take advantage of this option, take a look at the long-term cost, conditions and other options.

First, keep in mind that payday loans...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9967_19.html</link>
<pubDate>25th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Secured Loans - Use Them to Get Your Credit Back On Track</title>
<description>If you think your credit is beyond help, think again. Secured loans may very well be the answer to your credit problems. Consider how secured loans work and what it could mean for you as you reestablish your credit.

There are two basic kind...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9964_19.html</link>
<pubDate>25th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>How do Pools Affect the Value of Your Home?</title>
<description>If you're thinking about adding a pool to your home, carefully evaluate your reason for taking the action. If you think that a pool will add value to your home, check with a local appraiser first.

Many people think that any improvement they...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9962_33.html</link>
<pubDate>25th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Banking Made Easy</title>
<description>There are many ways in which banking has become simpler and less costly. Offers for free checking has revolutionized the banking we all knew from days gone by. When you consider how your monetary savings being in the bank actually supports the banking ins...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9680_19.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Banking Smart</title>
<description>Online banking has virtually become the normal way of banking for the younger generations of bank users. So has the debit card fast become an important part of a new generation. 

Writing checks and paying bills are not the most fun a privat...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9678_19.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>Purchasing Insurance</title>
<description>Insurance is an important part of any comprehensive financial plan. Insurance answers the question, "what if the unthinkable happens?" But too many people avoid it because they see the expense but not the benefit or they simply don't want to think about t...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9567_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>A guide to investing</title>
<description>Everyone seems to have their own secret or strategy or trick to making money in the stock market. Here are two strategies that have helped many people.

1. It's your time, how do you want to spend it?

Some people suggest high risk investments and wat...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9554_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>A guide to payday loans</title>
<description>A payday loan is a cash advance on your paycheck for usually up to 50% of what you will earn. There are many lending agencies that offer this service and more are springing up online as well. Between the Internet and the telephone system, you can have mon...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9552_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th September 2005</pubDate>
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<title>You can bank online</title>
<description>It used to be that banks were service providers who were open late and made their money by investing the money you deposited with them. For depositing money with them, they would pay you a little bit of interest.

The times, they are a-changing!

How ...</description>
<link>http://www.financealley.com/article_9516_19.html</link>
<pubDate>20th September 2005</pubDate>
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