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Google to Begin Credit Card Program for Small Businesses

Adwords users can purchase Adwords ads to promote their businesses with the credit card.

The search giant has teamed with the Comenity Capital Group and Barclays to offer credit…

By Ashley R. Harris

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Your partner has more than one, two, three, four…bank accounts: ATM’s are a source of major convenience, but they can also be a telltale sign of financial ineptitude if your date is frequently using them to transfer money between accounts.  According to love expert, Guy Lockard a person who can’t oversee his or her expenses from one account may be irresponsible, undisciplined or downright corrupt. “Someone who is posturing their money may not have it all together and are trying to hide or repurpose their money,” he says. “They may do it to control excessive spending habits.”  Of course, the worst-case scenario is if the funds they are transferring don’t even belong to them.  “They may even have access to someone else’s account or their job expense account and you don’t want to get caught up in that,” he adds.

Experts Say Credit Card Hack May Reoccur

Credit cards hacked, Chase charges customers twice...what's next?

Recent financial snafus like J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. accidentally charging customers twice and Global…

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How Radio Personality Angela Yee Dug Herself Out of Debt

The New York DJ recounts her financial missteps before getting back on track

Power 105 radio host Angela Yee found herself struggling with credit debt until she decided…

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How to Shop Safe & Save Money on Cyber Monday

Shopping from the comfort of your own home never sounded so good

When it comes to Cyber Monday you have to apply the same preparation and due…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Best Black Friday Deals & the Worst Shopping Traps to Avoid

Holiday shopping season officially starts with Black Friday, here's how to come out on top without breaking the bank

Black Friday is all about the deals and low prices, but that doesn’t mean you…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Relearning the Value of a Dollar

Making a habit of using credit and debit cards over cash can lead to a financial pitfall

More and more Americans use credit and debit cards for everyday purchases, creating a cycle…

By Janel Martinez

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5 Ways To Upgrade Your Investments As Nation Deals With Debt Downgrade

Even though investors are reeling from the toughest market since 2008 you can still build your portfolio & protect your assets

Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the United States’ AAA credit rating to a AA+ could…

By Derek T. Dingle

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Relationships are a lot like doing business in that they require a considerable amount of time, commitment and good credit to succeed. Nowadays individual credit scores determine virtually everything, including employment status, car insurance rates and if a person is eligible to get a bank loan to start a home. Whether you’re in business or in love, your partner has to be able to pull his or her weight if you plan on having an emotionally and financially secure partnership—platonically or romantically. So before you make your next relationship official, be sure you look out for these seven warning signs that the person you’re dating is potentially a bad investment. —Souleo

7 Signs the Person You’re Dating is a Bad Investment

Whether you're in business or in love, choosing the right partner is essential to your success

The same care that goes into choosing a business partner should go into selecting a…

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Money Expert Q&A: When Stores Cancel Your Line of Credit

Answers for your personal financial-related questions and concerns

I got a letter in the mail that my credit card account for an electronics…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Ask Your Advocate: Protecting Your Identity While Shopping

Know your rights when asked for ID

When I pay for an item with a credit card, sometimes I’m asked to show…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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