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The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth
The One Minute Millionaire is a revolutionary approach to building wealth and a powerful program for self-discovery as well, by Mark Victor Hansen and...
How To Protect Your Finances
Recent economic news hasn't been too encouraging, with foreclosures at their highest level ever and businesses not making investments that keep the economy rolling. With all the bad news, cutting back on your own spending will help you protect yourself from any downfall. If you can spend less and save more, you'll be prepared for any more bad news.
Build Credit Using Credit Cards, Not Debit Cards
Have a good credit score and history is critical to buying a home. What can you do if you're trying to improve your credit history to buy a home? Use credit cards wisely. Debit cards do not count toward building a credit history and score. If you can't qualify to get a credit card, you should set up a secured credit card with your bank.
Summer Book Reviews To Help Your Finances
WGN'S Money Saving Expert Ilyce Glink has a few suggestions for when you're sick of those summer beach novels. It would be nice to while away a few hours on a mystery thriller this summer, but if you're looking for something that'll help you find a job or make you a millionaire, Ilyce Glink got a few suggestions.
50 Simple Steps You Can Take To Disaster-Proof Your Finances
Disaster-proof your finances with advice from Ilyce R. Glink. The best time to plan for trouble—the death of a spouse, the collapse of a business, the loss of your home—is before you’re overwhelmed by it. This is especially important if you have a family or a small business or are beginning to save for your retirement.
How To Save Money On Your Telephone Bills
The final installment in WGN's Money 101 segment shows how to save money on telephone bills. Telephone companies have a way of sneaking in new rate plans and fees when consumers aren't paying attention. Here are a few steps for avoiding those pitfalls and saving money on your bills.
Personal Finance Advice For Women
In this Money 101 segment on WGN, the topic is women and money. When it comes to personal finances, women need to understand personal finance basics and be proactive in managing their financial lives. Those women who delegate financial management to their partners often are in for a rude awakening when something goes wrong -- a divorce or death of a spouse for example.
Get Clark Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rich From America’s Money-Saving Expert
With practical tips and on-line resources, Howard helps readers to get rich by saving money in unexpected places and investing those savings creativel...
Personal Finances: Women Start To Take Charge Of Money
Women used to let their husbands and fathers manage their money. As time goes by more women are taking control of their personal finances. Learn what you can do to build wealth and have healthy personal finances.
Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner
Fighting about money is the #1 reason for divorce in America. From first-time newlyweds at the start of new careers to people marrying later in life o...