Author Archive for: ‘Ginger’

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  Being Poor Is Expensive, Can You Afford It?

  Do poor people really pay extra for different things? Let’s start with the things that poor people are gauged for on a regular basis: Banks, Fees, PayDay Loans, Collections And Court Costs Oh My So the bank works like this- You write a personal check [...]

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  The Cost of Service: Leaving Verizon for AT&T

  photo credit: elisfanclub I switched to ATT from Verizon with monthly cost being the motivator because of advanced technology and lower rates with the AT&T Family Plan. For the last 3 years I’ve had the Verizon Palm Treo, but with my recent decision to downgrade [...]

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• Let me upgrade you!

  Lifestyle Upgrade: Making more money brings added expenses you didn’t previously consider. When I moved to the DC metro area in 2003, I barely made enough to pay all of my bills, let alone shop a little or even go to a happy hour every [...]

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• I’m Upside Down and I Can’t Get Up!

  I was talking to a friend earlier this morning about her plans to buy a new car. We talked about the pros and cons of buying new vs. used and leasing vs. buying. So as the conversation winds down we realize that the reason she [...]

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