This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer. At midnight people around the world will be celebrating a new year with celebrations, parties, or a quiet evening at home. You may already have plans to party like it’s 2009, but if you don’t here are a few ways you can celebrate without breaking ...

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A Growing Credit Market Exists for Prospective Parents Living between the plus and the minus sign can be nerve wracking. If help is needed, installment loans can deliver. For those wishing to bring children into the world and/or raise them, one of the most heartbreaking of conditions is being unable to conceive due to infertility or financially ...

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Rental Car Availability (Image from Emilio Labrador, Flickr.com) Every year, rental car agencies sell the older vehicles in their rental fleets and restock with the newest models. Larry Lovejoy of Automobile Consumer Services Corp (ACS) states, “These cars can be a great deal for the average buyer. They have been well-maintained, so in essence you are buying ...

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2009 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Most people are now well aware of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit issued in 2009. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) statistics indicated a consistent rise in pending home sales during the period in which first time home buyers could reap tax credits. In fact, NAR’s statistics ...

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Let’s say you’ve dutifully opened up a 529 college savings plan for your child and are looking for a suitable investment options. You’re not looking for a miracle, just a conservative investment to grow your savings for a while since college is coming up fast. You read the brochure for ...

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