 |  |  | In this issue: Using the Internet to Improve Your Bottom Line; Straight talk on Debt Blog; Financial Literacy Month; and more... |  |  |
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If you want to get out of debt and quit living paycheck to paycheck, you have several solutions: spend less money, make more money, or better manage the money you already have. One way to put these solutions into action is by going online. Here are some basic ways you can use the Internet to improve your financial situation.
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Quiz: Diagnose Your Debt IQ |
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| True or False: If you don't owe taxes, you won't be penalized for filing your federal income tax return after April 15. |
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 Quick Tip - Internet Auction Gifts |
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Search Internet auction sites such as eBay throughout the year and look for bargain items that you can bid on to use as gifts. You may not win every auction, but you can start a gift closet with the ones that you do. This way when gift occasions arise, you won't be tempted to run to the mall and pay full price for a last minute gift. The point of this Pointer: Plan ahead for gifts throughout the year and search for bargain gifts at Internet auctions. |
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Blog - Straight Talk On Debt |
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This month, Rob looks at the "Top 10" ways to be successful on a Debt Management Plan. |
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Share the Wealth |
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For most people, the Internet has become a normal part of life. In fact many people have found ways to use the Internet to improve their financial situation. How have you used the Internet to make money or save money?
Answer this question and you will have a shot at a $250 gift card.
See how last Month's winner, Christine S., from Punta Gorda, FL manages to establish an emergency fund! |
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April is Financial Literacy Month |
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The U.S. Congress designates April each year as National Financial Literacy Month and holds a special day on Capitol Hill to raise awareness of the need for financial education.
You can improve your financial literacy by taking advantage of the tools and tips found on the CareOne website. |
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Ask the Expert
I would like to see a monthly balance on my program. Why can't you post the progress on our account page? It would truly help and give me peace of mind that I am actually getting somewhere.
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