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3 Ways to Achieve Your Financial New Year’s Resolution In Just 30 Days

2012 is here. Is your money right? Use these tips to help you get on-track

Money coach Lynnnette Khalfani-Cox gives you three key tips to help you reach your financial…

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If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2012 is to improve your finances in some way, join the club.

According to a survey from TD Ameritrade, 73% of Americans will make at least one money-related New Year’s resolution. Regardless of your current economic circumstances, here are 12 crucial and doable financial goals worth putting on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2012 – along with some tips and resources to ensure your financial success.---Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, Askthemoneycoach.com

12 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2012

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you 12 easy steps to get your money matters in order for 2012!

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you 12 easy steps to get your money matters in…

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3 Things You Should’ve Been Focused on Besides Black Friday Sales

There's nothing wrong with spending if it's for a good cause and not consumer greed and gluttony

Despite being in a recession, American spending continues as 2011 marks the biggest Black Friday…

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Ask the Money Coach: How Do Small Collection Accounts Impact Your Credit Score?

Pay your bills; protect your credit

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you how to protect your credit score

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Don’t Let the Debt Downgrade Scare You

The worst thing to do is panic in today’s market. You can reach long-term goals if you stay the course

Although it was well-telegraphed, I was still plenty surprised when Standard & Poor’s downgraded the…

By Mellody Hobson

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What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Plans

Four years of careless spending led to $8,000 in credit card debt for Wilmington, Delaware,…

By Shandra Hill Smith

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3 Huge Problems with Student Loan Debt

And how to fix them...

The Loop 21 offers solutions on how to solve the college debt problem

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How To Get A+ Credit

Follow these tips and get the best credit score you can

When Simone Griffin was young, she would watch her grandmother pay the bills on the…

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Digging Out of Debt

Nearly drowned by credit card debt, Joseph McKinley needs a solid savings and investing plan to make up for lost time

Joseph McKinley got into credit card debt the way a lot of people do—using plastic…

By LaToya M. Smith

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Watch Out For Business Credit Cards

Don’t put your personal finances at risk

The Pew Charitable Trusts released a study showing that millions of individuals and small business…

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