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		<title>What Makes Checking Accounts Excellent to Have</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/07/15/what-makes-checking-accounts-excellent-to-have/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it is not absolutely necessary to have a checking account to get by living, opening up an account with a reputable financial institution can make all the difference in the world. Making things much simpler, faster and safer. When it comes time to pay bills, depending on the individual, someone could go from carrying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While it is not absolutely necessary to have a checking account to get by living, opening up an account with a reputable financial institution can make all the difference in the world. Making things much simpler, faster and safer. When it comes time to pay bills, depending on the individual, someone could go from carrying around a few hundred dollars to a couple thousand dollars just to get money orders. Although the chances of getting robbed are not very common, there is still that chance it could happen and that alone should be reason enough to open an account and take advantage of <a href="http://www.checkingaccountpromotions.org">great checking account promotions</a> going on. Many banks and credit unions will attempt to draw in customers because they want to increase their account holder number and profits thus if they are willing to give away some money initially they will make that money back somewhere down the line through loans and fees.</p>
<p>Being an account holder of a checking account is very safe, especially when dealing with a reputable bank that is insured by the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) because up to one hundred thousand dollars is covered for each person. Furthermore, instead of having to get tons of money orders and carry a large amount of cash around it is much, much easier to simply <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2008/09/30/my-budgeting-strategy/">pay bills</a> automatically through the internet and set up a payment plan to withdraw the money right when the payment is required. When dealing with financial institutions, there are going to be some that are better than others and the most effective way to test several financial institutions out is by finding the <a href="http://www.checkingaccountbonus.org">best checking account bonus</a> choices and giving each branch a shot. All in all, while it may take a little bit of time to find the perfect bank or credit union for staying loyal to, as long as someone takes advantage of the bonuses that are given then everything should be worth it in the end.</p>
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		<title>3 Options To Help You Clear Debt From Your Life</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/06/29/3-options-to-help-you-clear-debt-from-your-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re currently experiencing significant financial pressure, then you’ve probably considered a host of different options in an attempt to get your life back on track. Because financial pressure can wreak havoc on people psychologically, most are willing to do whatever it takes to put an end to their misery. This often includes rushing into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re currently experiencing significant financial pressure, then you’ve probably considered a host of different options in an attempt to get your life back on track. Because financial pressure can wreak havoc on people psychologically, most are willing to do whatever it takes to put an end to their misery. This often includes rushing into programs that may or may not be a good fit for their individual situation. Although it may seem counter-intuitive to take your time when it comes to <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/04/12/tips-on-how-to-save-money/">getting out of debt</a>, it really is in your best interest to avoid signing up for the first debt relief option that comes your way.</p>
<p>In looking at many of the most common <a href="http://claimingbankruptcy.net/debt-relief-options/">debt relief options</a>, there is literally a plan for just about everyone. In order to make the right decision for your individual situation it’s always best to consult with a qualified and reputable financial professional. Listed below in no particular order are 3 of the most common options to <a href="http://claimingbankruptcy.net/clear-debt/">clear debt</a> from your life –</p>
<p>1.    Credit Counseling – this process refers to the act of paying an agency to make your payment for you. It’s particularly attractive to borrowers that have the funds available to make their payments, but that lack the initiative to ensure that all of their creditors are paid on time.<br />
2.    Debt Settlement – this process involves a company that works on your behalf to negotiate directly with your creditors. The goal here is to agree upon a significant reduction in the total amount you owe.<br />
3.    Bankruptcy – often considered the most severe form of <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com">financial repair</a>, the personal bankruptcy process under Chapter 7 attempts to eliminate large portions of your debt. You must be approved to file based on your financial situation, and if approved, you will experience a significant blow to your credit rating.</p>
<p>Ultimately, dealing with debt is all about looking at your individual situation and applying the best possible solution. With so many different options available, finding the right one is all about working with a financial professional to determine the best course of action.</p>
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		<title>Car insurance for teen drivers</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/04/06/car-insurance-for-teen-drivers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Car insurance for teenagers can be costly because children in this age group are more likely to get into accidents than older, more experienced drivers.  Due to the amount of accidents involving teens, they also submit more insurance claims.  Therefore, insurance companies charge higher rates for these drivers to compensate for the increased risk for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.cheapcarinsuranceforteenagers.net/car-insurance-for-teenagers/">Car insurance for teenagers</a> can be costly because children in this age group are more likely to get into accidents than older, more experienced drivers.  Due to the amount of accidents involving teens, they also submit more insurance claims.  Therefore, insurance companies charge higher rates for these drivers to compensate for the increased risk for accidents compared to older adults with no accidents to their record.  Many studies have shown that teenagers cause more accidents and therefore should pay more for their insurance needs.</p>
<p>A new high school aged driver is more than two times more likely to submit claims to the insurance company than someone who is older than twenty-five, for example.  Given that statistic, it is easy to comprehend why insurance companies protect themselves by charging high fees to young drivers.  Teenagers looking for inexpensive rates will need to find a company that doesn&#8217;t assume new drivers will also be careless drivers.  This is the hard part!  It is advisable to <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/tag/frugality/">shop around</a> at many different companies to get multiple prices.  Shop online and compare the different ways to save.  We can help you.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that in addition to trying to find less <a href="http://www.cheapcarinsuranceforteenagers.net">cheap car insurance for young drivers</a> that a high school driver will also need to pay for gas (whose price changes over time) and for an actual car.  Ideally, finding the less expensive<a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/category/insurance/"> insurance</a> is the easy part, but you have to be smart and careful when hunting.  Drive carefully.  Safe drivers get better rates.  Pick a car that is judged favorable by insurance companies.  Lots of horsepower sounds awesome, but they are risky vehicles to drive and will cost more to insure.  A high efficiency, safe care will cost less to insure.  Therefore, driving safely in a sensible car is one way to generate a smaller premium quote.  Once insured, keep driving safely as accidents increase the cost of your insurance a lot.  Rates will get lower as your age and experience as a safe driver increases.  Keep yourself and everyone else safe on the road by driving responsibly.</p>
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		<title>Christian Debt Management and Assistance</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/02/15/christian-debt-management-and-assistance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Debt management is yet another aspect of Christian debt services where the organizations help in assuring the debt payment and a complete freedom from debts for the family seeking assistance from a Christian debt management firm. There are instances where people covered in enormous debt seek the help of banks and financial institutions in resolving [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Debt management is yet another aspect of Christian debt services where the organizations help in assuring the debt payment and a complete freedom from debts for the family seeking assistance from a Christian debt management firm.</p>
<p>There are instances where people covered in enormous debt seek the help of banks and financial institutions in resolving their debt from the borrowed money. Sometimes, banks reject the loan plea of applicants on the basis of the bad credit status of the person. The activities of a <a href="http://www.sethson.com/christian-debt-relief-services-consolidation-counseling-and-management/">Christian debt relief</a> and management service includes rebuilding the credit and financial status of the person and his or her family while assuring the clearance of all their debts through conscious efforts of removing the accumulated interest and penalties which have caused a huge overhead on the actual debt. Management services find the best way of minimizing these overhead dues and bringing the debt under the budget of the family. This also leads to a peaceful start for the family which eases off all their worries and brings back the sense of security and hope for the future.</p>
<p>Most Christian debt management organizations take heed of the values and sayings of the Christian religion in arriving to a proper plan of action which assures the recovery of any family from a financial crisis. Further, they tend to take care of the families financially, emotionally and socially by managing their budget and debts to arrive to a conclusion which can be used to remove all debts and bring peace of mind and financial security to them while restoring their credit status. Thus, management through Christian debt services can help any family in a financial crunch and lead them to a happier, safer and better life. But make no mistake, it is going to be hard. The help of a Christian debt management organization requires sacrificies.</p>
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		<title>How to Save a How to Save a Lot of Money on Groceries</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/02/11/how-to-save-a-how-to-save-a-lot-of-money-on-groceries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a way to save money on groceries, but lack the time to get involved in heavy coupon shopping? The truth of the matter is that coupon shopping is the best way to save a small fortune on nearly everything you buy. Before you stop reading, consider the fact that you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for a way to save money on groceries, but lack the time to get involved in heavy coupon shopping? The truth of the matter is that coupon shopping is the best way to save a small fortune on nearly everything you buy. Before you stop reading, consider the fact that you can reduce your grocery expenses by a whopping 70% or more if you use supermarket coupons on a regular basis. You also need not take hours to get a result as spectacular as this, only mere minutes as you prepare to go grocery shopping every week.</p>
<p>How are savings as high as this possible with so little effort? By using the new coupon distribution technologies to your full advantage, each and every time you shop. You may not have heard, but there are now faster savings options available to help you spend less time clipping and sorting grocery coupons as you shop. Here are some great money savers which all take very little time:</p>
<p><strong>Printable grocery coupons are fast money savers</strong>. With printable grocery coupons all you need to do is visually scan for the items you wish to purchase, print the coupons you will use and go shopping as usual. You only spend time printing and clipping what you will actually use so there is a huge time savings with using printable coupon offers. If you think you will not save very much on groceries using cents-off offers, think again. Take a look at the most recent <a href="http://usesupermarketcoupons.blogspot.com/2010/02/betty-crocker-coupons-to-print.html">printable Betty Crocker coupon </a>offers this month and you will see a savings opportunity of over $20.00 without ever using a double or triple coupon. Shop in a store offering double savings and that is $40 without much time or effort.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://usesupermarketcoupons.blogspot.com">Electronic grocery coupons</a> are another money saver</strong>. E-grocery coupons are even faster to use. You register your store savings card, select the coupons you will use and then get your savings when you swipe your store card at the register. Nothing is faster or easier and you absolutely can not forget your coupons at home.</p>
<p>Saving is faster and easier than ever before. Don’t miss out on the quickest and easiest way to save ever on food!</p>
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		<title>Getting Out Of Credit Card Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over time credit card debt can really stack up. People are often in way over their heads. Although challenging, the debt can be eliminated. It’ll just take some smart tactics, dedication and perseverance to make it through. I&#8217;ll tell you up front that I&#8217;m a firm believer that you can be rid of this debt [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over time credit card debt can really stack up. People are often in way over their heads. Although challenging, the debt can be eliminated. It’ll just take some smart tactics, dedication and perseverance to make it through. I&#8217;ll tell you up front that I&#8217;m a firm believer that you can be rid of this debt without having to use <a href="http://loan-doctor.org/2007/10/15/should-you-do-a-credit-card-consolidation/">credit card debt consolidation loans</a>.</p>
<p>The first thing that needs to be done to get out of credit card debt is to choose one or two cards to keep. Select from the ones that have the lowest annual interest rates. These cards are to only be used in the case of an emergency. Every other card should be cut up and disposed of. They will not be used ever again.</p>
<p>The next task at hand is to gather all of your bills. Make sure that the minimum monthly payment is being made on each account. Then pick the bill with the highest annual interest rate. It’s important to make additional payments on this every month. Do that until it is fully paid off and then start the process over with the next highest interest rate account.</p>
<p>Make an attempt on any card that has an interest rate that is higher than 14%, to get it lowered. Credit card statements have numbers to call. Use these to ask for a reduced rate. Or, try to consolidate as much debt as possible. Transfer the debt, if allowed, on to the card with the lowest interest rate. Once a card has a zero balance, be sure to cut that up too.</p>
<p>One of the final and most important things to do is to resolve to spend less. Don’t spend more than what is earned. This will, more than likely, be a constant struggle throughout life. It’s one that can be overcome though. Use cash for purchases and never spend more than can be afforded.</p>
<p><a href="http://loan-doctor.org/2007/07/10/getting-out-of-credit-card-debt/">Getting out of credit card debt</a> will lift a crushing weight off your shoulders.</p>
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		<title>Start a Passive Income Business for Free</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/02/02/start-a-passive-income-business-for-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there anything more frugal than a business that you can start for free? A business that can grow with unlimited upside potential and no downside except your the investment of you time? I do not know about you, but I love the idea of a business that is so fool proof that you absolutely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there anything more <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com">frugal</a> than a business that you can start for free? A business that can grow with unlimited upside potential and no downside except your the investment of you time? I do not know about you, but I love the idea of a business that is so fool proof that you absolutely can not go wrong. Even if you give up, you still have lost nothing except your time.</p>
<p>What are the <a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Money_Making_Secrets_and_Strategies">money making secrets </a>that could make you very wealthy one day, without any risk at all? The secret is that residual income is the best way to generate a staggering amount of wealth. Creating passive revenue streams will make you very wealthy.</p>
<p>Why is passive or residual income the way to go for wealth generation? As you know from your investments, you only do the work once, then your money works for you from then on to generate interest, which is a form of passive income. Over time, your ability to generate passive income through your investments raises steadily throughout your work life as  your nest egg grows. Once you can live off the interest your investments make, you are financially independent and could quit your job if you chose to. Generation of passive income allows you to earn many times more than your actual salary in the course of a year, and with increased earnings comes the ability to save at a much more rapid rate.</p>
<p>Investments take money to get started, but there are ways to make money online for absolutely not a cent upfront.  A <a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/Residual_Business_Income">free residual income business</a> is the best way to start out without any money down. If you are thinking that it is difficult to get started, it is not. All you need to do to make money is to start creating content (writing, taking digital photos or creating videos are all good options), place your content on a revenue sharing site for free, and promote your content. No rocket science, just a lot of staying the course, working everyday and knowing that the income will grow every month. Don&#8217;t miss out on one of the greatest money making opportunities ever, the Internet makes true residual income generation possible.</p>
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		<title>Eating Your Way Into Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the greatest wastes of money is food. Yep, you heard me. I know we needed it, but all too often this is the greatest source of budgetary problems. Especially if you are a young and social single. Eating out is a way of life. It is how you mingle. It is also how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the greatest wastes of money is food. Yep, you heard me. I know we needed it, but all too often this is the greatest source of budgetary problems. Especially if you are a young and social single. Eating out is a way of life. It is how you mingle. It is also how you hunt down your future significant other. Yet, it is often the biggest obstacle to getting yourself on a workable budget.</p>
<p>I will use myself as an example. Being a 35 year old bachelor, much of my social interaction is at lunch time and evenings out with friends. I will stick to lunch for this example. If I go to a non-fast food restaurant, on average I will spend roughly 12 dollars including tip. If I do this 3 times a week, that is 36 dollars. Multiply that times four weeks and  is just under $150.00. This is really a conservative number too.</p>
<p>You can see from the previous example how eating can really blow a whole in your bottom line. Discipline is key, but if I cut eating out to lunch to just one day a week I am saving an extra $100. a month. That could go towards savings, or paying down debt. This is just another example of how you can <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/01/04/save-money-with-planning/" target="_self">save money</a>.</p>
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		<title>Teenagers and Car Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The day that every parent dreads has arrived. Your teenager is now old enough to drive. This is a new step in both of your lives.  Insuring your teenage driver can seem confusing, especially when you want to save as much money as possible. Here is some guidance to help make the process easier, as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The day that every parent dreads has arrived. Your teenager is now old enough to drive. This is a new step in both of your lives.  Insuring your teenage driver can seem confusing, especially when you want to save as much money as possible. Here is some guidance to help make the process easier, as you adjust to having a new driver behind the wheel.</p>
<p>When you add your teenage driver to your policy, it is inevitable that your rates will increase. Girls can increase the rates by as much as 50 percent, and boys can increase your rate as high as 100 percent. Don’t let those numbers alarm you because there are ways that the cost can be decreased. The first tip is good grades! Most car insurance providers have a good grade incentive program. The GPA requirement is usually a 3.0 or higher and can decrease the cost by as little as 10 percent up to 25 percent depending on your insurance provider. Studies have shown a correlation between good grades, and good driving, so encourage your students to keep up their grades.</p>
<p>Tip number 2: driver’s education classes do pay off. Not all states require new drivers to take drivers education, but encouraging your teen to do so can knock another 5 to 10 percent off your insurance costs. Some insurance companies offer “Safe Driver Programs,” that teens can participate in. Once they have completed these programs through the insurance company, the insurance company deducts another 5 percent from your payments.</p>
<p>The car your teenager drives has a huge impact on how much you will pay for insuring them.  A lot of parents feel safer knowing their teenage is driving a car that has all the latest safety features and technology, but the truth is, the newer the car, the higher the rates. That doesn’t  mean that you have to skimp out on safety features, just means you buy an older used car that is safe, thereby decreasing the cost to insure their car. Its important to look at whether or not the cost of a newer car will be more expensive than insurance discount for safety features. Safety features such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, automatic seat belts and side-impact air bags can reduce teen car insurance rates considerably. If you do choose to buy a new car, put the car in your name, and that should help decrease the premium.  But don&#8217;t just decrease premiums, make sure you use that money to invest in things like, <a href="http://MyPurchaseStructuredSettlement.com">my purchase structured settlement</a> by finding <a href="http://MyPurchaseStructuredSettlement.com">structured settlement brokers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tips and tricks on how you can achieve savings on your home insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few tips and tricks on how you can achieve savings on your next home insurance policy and beat your renewal quote. It has been found that many homeowners today just let their insurance premium renew automatically each year without shopping around and even trying to beat their current quotation and save them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are a few tips and tricks on how you can achieve savings on your next <a href="http://www.financeprofessor.co.uk/home-insurance/">home insurance policy</a> and beat your renewal quote. It has been found that many homeowners today just let their insurance premium renew automatically each year without shopping around and even trying to beat their current quotation and save them some money. I don’t know if people just forget or are just too lazy to go on the Internet and get some new quotes for their buildings and content insurance renewal. But, anyway the following steps can help you save some money, but you’ll need to put a little effort in.</p>
<p>The first place to start is by finding as many home insurance providers as you can and then go direct to their website and get a quotation from them. Just make sure that the cover levels are the same, excess and other features that they are offering. Most home insurers will offer you a discount when you buy online from them, this can be as much as fifty percent with a <a href="http://www.financeprofessor.co.uk/home-insurance/churchill.html">Churchill home insurance quote</a>.</p>
<p>Make sure that you take the time to review your current level of cover, especially for contents insurance and personal possessions, as the valuation for your items may have changed and you don’t want o be paying for extra cover that you don’t require.</p>
<p>By paying a higher level of excess voluntarily on your home insurance policy will help reduce the total cost of your premium. The only potential issue here is that if you need to make an insurance claim, you’ll have to pay the agreed sum to the insurer before they can settle the claim.</p>
<p>Not many homeowners know this but buying combined buildings and contents cover together will not guarantee to give you savings, you might find that buying these policies separate may give you more savings.</p>
<p>I hope these few tips and tricks can lower your home insurance premium and save you money.</p>
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