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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Is there free money for Utahns?

A public private partnership in Utah is offering free money to help people struggling to get a start in life and encourage savings. But what are the "strings" attached?

Preston Cochrane - 11/20/2008 10:43:50 PM
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Monday, November 17, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Not Reading Credit Card Junk Mail Can Cost You A Large Interest Rate Increase

You may get dozens of pieces of seemingly junk mail from your credit card company every week. Trashing that mail is costing people big bucks.

Preston Cochrane - 11/13/2008 5:20:30 PM
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Government, banks join in redoing loans

The government and the mortgage industry are launching the most sweeping effort yet to help troubled homeowners by speeding up the process for renegotiating hundreds of thousands of delinquent loans.

Preston Cochrane - 11/12/2008 10:52:02 AM
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Why banks are boosting credit card interest rates and fees

As the economy tanks and banks' mortgage-related losses balloon, some banks are stepping up such increases to boost revenue. Bearing the brunt are consumers for whom a jump in rates and fees can make it tougher to pay their bills at a time when household budgets already are being stretched.

Preston Cochrane - 11/11/2008 11:34:14 AM
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