Economy, Business, Credit, and Debit at the Roundup #10

Welcome to the August 19, 2009 edition of Economy, Business, Credit, and Debit #10.

Debbie Foster presents Essential Tips For Optimizing Your Google Adwords Campaign and Lowering Costs posted at Internet Income - The Journey.

Ace presents I Have My IM Product Now How Much Should I Charge? posted at Internet Marketing Ace.

Jack Schmidt presents Albert Einstein and Your Personal Economy posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, "SectorMatic Money Site - Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you're on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic. It's for you!"

Olivia Hamilton Montgomery presents The Trick to Traffic Is Getting Some posted at eCommerceGal's Blog, saying, "eCommerceGal.com - Your best Internet marketing resource. Thousands of great articles for your Internet business success!"

Chris McClelland presents Credit card perks that you might be missing out on posted at Lucrative Investing.

kathryn presents International Unemployment Rates posted at Out of Debt Christian, saying, "The US unemployment rate hit 9.5% in June, a 26-year high. It’s predicted to go even higher in the coming months. But how does that compare with other countries? Check out this list of International unemployment rates collected by the Central Intelligence Agency. These are countries with higher unemployment rates than the US."

Deposit Accounts presents Where to Save Your Money During a Recession posted at Deposit Accounts.

KCLau presents The only financial company who knows the power of social media posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "there are always many methods to get free traffic and leads to your website. Beside search traffic, another major source of traffic is social media. There is one company who knows how to make use of social media – ROCKWILLS"

Simon Stapleton presents Why Don’t Graduates Get Jobs? posted at Career & Personal Development for CIOs, Technical Professionals and Self-Professed Geeks, saying, "The Recession has created massive competition for the fewer jobs that become available, and it’s graduates that are paying the price. Lack of experience in industry seems like an obvious reason why graduates are not offered job placements, but surprisingly, this is not the primary reason (according to a survey of 200 recruiting managers in the US, UK and South Africa)."

kristen ellis presents Behold The Almighty Raincheck! posted at Frugality In the Making.

Savings Toolbox presents How to Shop for Savings Accounts posted at Savings Toolbox.

James Williamson presents Instant Approval Unsecured Credit Cards posted at Spare Dollars, saying, "For those of us who have bad credit, finding an unsecured credit card can be difficult, and unsecured cards even more difficult. This article takes a look at some of the pitfalls of finding a credit card with bad credit."

Dave presents Unconventional Money Saving Techniques - Vox posted at Cheapo Groovo.

MatthewPaulson presents Saving Your way Through College posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.

Raymond Weiss presents A Financial Habit That Will Guarantee Success posted at Genyweath.com.

Justin Hall presents How to Walk Your Own Road posted at Justin Hall.

All Others

Chris presents Tax time: 8 house-related expenses you can claim. posted at Home I Own, saying, "Tips to maximize your tax return - nothing beats the free money!"

Matthew Overstreet presents Increase Web Traffic: Leverage Popular Culture To Increase Web Traffic posted at My Road to Financial Freedom.

Roy Jones presents 6 Steps to a Successful Business Hoax posted at Itinerant Lifestyle.

jim presents Is FreeCreditReport.com A Scam? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Jim DeSantis presents Why Fixing Your FICO Credit Score Should Be Your First Priority! posted at Emotions and Credit at On Line Tribune, saying, "The loan officer said: 'Sorry, we cannot grant the loan. Your FICO score is just too low.' FICO? What is a FICO credit rating score? How can I fix it? Repairing your FICO credit report is easier than you imagine, once you know what you need to fix."

Mrs Bankrupt presents No insurance. No doctor. You?re screwed. (part 2) posted at Mrs. Bankrupt, saying, "This is a story (in parts) of my medical condition and not being able to get health insurance and how that will not lead you to financial independence."

Toni Graybill presents tonig.net: Welcome to My World of Wealth posted at Maximize Health and Wealth, saying, "To achieve financial independence, take a hard look in the mirror. There may be a side of you that you need to learn more about before you can succeed."

Super Saver presents A Gift of Retirement Funds posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, "A relatively small lump sum investment of $10,000 can lead to a significant sized nest egg at retirement."

Buck Weber presents How to Make Money With a Booth posted at THE BUCK LIST, saying, "If you have ever wondered about opening a booth at an antique mall as a way to make some side money, or even as a full time occupation, but didn’t know where to start or how it works, look no further."

Michael Bass presents Helpful hints for Debt Settlement posted at Debt Prison, saying, "Today a reader asked me how she should go about beginning the debt settlement process with collection agencies and creditors she’s avoided for three years. I thought it would be a good idea to give her a short ‘duty’ list of how to handle talking with bill collectors."

Eldon Sarte presents This is My Night Job posted at Wordpreneur.com, saying, "Writing is everything. Or is it? Sometimes, even with the best laid plans, it needs to take second place. Temporarily at least."

nissim ziv presents How to Negotiate a Job Offer: Salary Negotiations tips posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, "One of the major aspects of a job interview is the job salary. With the changing times and attitudes, discussing job salaries are sometimes overlooked or even ignored. However, this is one of the biggest blunders that a person looking out for a job commits during the job interview."

Bob Brooks presents Nightline Busts these Debt Settlement Scams posted at Deceptive Money, saying, "“You Can Get Out of Debt in less than 3 years and only owe 50% of your Debt.” These are the outrageous claims coming from debt settlement companies. Desperate consumers flock to these companies hoping that they will be saved from their escalating debt problem. These companies instruct you to stop paying on your debt and let all of your debt go into default. NEVER let your accounts go into default."

Investing School presents What is Net Working Capital? posted at Investing School, saying, "Net working capital is one of the most important asset to have."

Raj Patel presents Credit Card Issuers Pile on the Fees posted at DebtGoal, saying, "Credit card lenders are preparing a new wave of fees to ensnare consumers given the recent federal constraints passed through Congress."

NtJS presents PF Advice from Rabbi Daniel Lapin posted at not the jet set, saying, "Candles or Cake? Is your view of money holding you back?"

Don presents The Essence of Making Money posted at How to Make Money 202.

Sell It on the Web presents Starting A Business with No Money: A Bootstrapping Manifesto posted at Bill Hazelton, saying, "How to bootstrap your very first online business with very little to no start-up capital."

Caleb Roberts presents Top Rated Online Schools posted at Online School Reviews - Online College Reviews, saying, "If you are tired of visiting countless websites to compare Accredited Online Colleges, check out Online School Reviews from current and former students now."

FMF presents What's It Take to Be Rich? posted at Free Money Finance, saying, "How much does it take to be rich?"

ChristianPF presents Will Social Security be around when we retire? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, "Will Social Security be around when we retire?"

Silicon Valley Blogger presents What Are The Best Credit Card Rewards Programs? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Here is a discussion of the best credit card rewards programs that are out there. A big help to those who want to earn rewards even as they spend. But note that card rewards are only good if you can manage your credit card debt well."

Banker Saver presents Compare Auto Loan Financing Options Before Buying A Car posted at Banker Saver, saying, "On shopping for an auto loan"

Dominic Joseph presents Credit Cards for College Students: A credit card review for first timers posted at MadHubber, saying, "This post details the pros and cons of credit cards for college students. Find out how the new credit card laws will affect students beginning on February 22, 2010."

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