Library Sent Me To Collections!

People usually agree that checking your credit report regularly is a good idea, but after downloading all my credit reports just now I found out that I had overdue library fees of $40 from my old city and they sent me to collections! I am 99.9% sure I returned them. I received no mail notices and ...

Why a Strong Dollar Matters to You

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A statement we frequently hear from economic analysts is that America needs a “strong dollar.” And most of the time, the non-economically savvy segment of the population blankly nods in agreement. Lacking a deep understanding of why a strong dollar is beneficial (or even what a strong dollar means), most people nevertheless prefer ...

Taxes Filed – Results Not As Bad As I Thought

I took advantage of being snowed in this past weekend to get some things done around the house and tackle the dreaded task of completing my taxes. I’d spent the last few weeks gathering all of my W-2’s, 1099’s and receipts and putting them in a nice pile. Every time I attempt to attack the pile and get my taxes ...

Anatomy of a launch post-mortem: What went right, what went wrong

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20 comments — written on February 15th, 2010 (18 hours ago)

A few months ago, when I asked if you’d be interested in learning more about the business side of “I Will Teach You To Be Rich,” over 400 people left a comment saying yes. So here’s a little inside scoop ...

Buy-and-Hold Investing: 4 Ways to Make It More Effective

Buy and hold is dead?

By WC Porter

The buy-and-hold investing strategy is kind of like my dad’s 1981 Toyota pickup truck: dependable, reliable, old, and a little raggedy looking. It’s been around forever and everyone always takes it for granted.

But every time it breaks down, people tell him to dump it already. Enough with the 29-year old car already, they say.

Buy and hold ...

Benefits of Buying a Slightly Used Car

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Before you find yourself roaming the new car lot, you may want to take a step back and think about buying used. There are many benefits of buying a slightly used car, and once you know what they are, you may start to consider this route. While buying used is not for everyone, you should at least ...

Reader Story: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Moved in with Mom

This guest post from Lizzie is part of a new feature here at Get Rich Slowly. Every Sunday will include a reader story (in the new “reader stories” category). Some will be general “how I did X” stories, and others will be examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success.

Confession time: I read Get Rich Slowly on a daily ...

Tips To Survive The Credit Crunch

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Today’s article is written by guest blogger Trisha Wagner.

Does the economy have you feeling down?  It takes a boat load of positive attitude to look at the current credit crunch and not feel a bit of apprehension regarding your finances.  So if you find yourself worrying about what the next several months may have in store, ...

The Briefcase Technique — to earn thousands of dollars

The Briefcase Technique — to earn thousands of dollars

19 comments — written on February 1st, 2010

Here’s a technique I’ve used to earn thousands of dollars in salary and freelance negotiations.

God I love it

This is just one simple example of the hours and hours of HD video in a new course I’m launching, called “Earn Your First $1,000 on the Side.”

So ...

Review: Snap Judgment

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Every other Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a book of interest.

Over the last few years, I’ve come to believe that the biggest key to personal finance success is controlling your own psychology and impulses.

Our entire lives are filled with quick decisions we must constantly make – and, for the most part, we’re good at it. We commute ...

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