Fight Credit Card Greed. Order Personal Checks!

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by KaseyS on September 3, 2010

There’s no doubt about it. Credit card companies have their greedy little eyes on one thing and one thing only…your money!

Is there still something inside you that is asking – “How can a card that rewards me for spending be bad? Sounds like a pretty good deal!”

Let the latest numbers on credit card debt and interest rates make it clear to you why using personal checks makes so much more sense – and why credit cards do nothing but perpetuate greed.
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Check Education: Everything You Need to Know

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by KaseyS on September 2, 2010

Feeling a little jealous of all those college kids going back to school to continue their education?

No worries! There’s plenty to learn right here at Check Advantage.

Whether you’re one of those people who just loves to learn, or you actually have some legitimate questions about personal checks, business checks, or even check fraud and preventing identity theft – we’ve got a resource that’s stuffed with good information for you.

It’s kind of like going to college – just without all the Ramen noodles, dirty laundry and dudes playing Frisbee on the lawn.

What is there to learn about checks? You might be surprised!

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What State is No. 1 in Consumer Debt?

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by KaseyS on September 2, 2010

Americans love being No. 1! I mean who doesn’t?  But here in the good old U-S of A we place a little extra emphasis on being at the top.

However…This is not a list you want to be on top of.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently released its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit.

The good news is U.S. consumers owe 6.4% less now than they did in 2008, which is when debt hit its peak (around the same time the nation’s economy went down the tubes).

But there’s some bad news for one particular state. Its residents owe a lot more money that the national average.
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Do You Need a Reason to Start a Budget?

Thumbnail image for Do You Need a Reason to Start a Budget? by KaseyS September 1, 2010

Statistics show that close to two-thirds of Americans either have a hard time following a budget, or don’t have one at all. Perhaps there are some people who don’t need to have a budget because they are making so much money that they can spend as much as they want on whatever they want without [...]

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Fly Through the Sky With Your Personal Checks

Thumbnail image for Fly Through the Sky With Your Personal Checks by KaseyS August 31, 2010

Do you have dreams about flying? Are you soaring over the clouds like Superman, gliding like through the air like a majestic eagle, or speeding across the sky in a jet plane? The pursuit of flight has been in the minds of mankind since cavemen looked up and saw the birds, (or possibly a pterodactyl) [...]

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Business Checks – Quicken vs. QuickBooks

Thumbnail image for Business Checks – Quicken vs. QuickBooks by KaseyS August 30, 2010

It’s a pretty common question concerning small business accounting practices – “What is better…Quicken or QuickBooks financial software?” Both programs are extremely popular for keeping track of finances for both businesses and households. But should you choose one or the other when it comes to o picking the best thing for your company? Well get [...]

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Personal Checks vs. Credit Cards: A Reality Check

Thumbnail image for Personal Checks vs. Credit Cards: A Reality Check by KaseyS August 27, 2010

It’s easy to understand how using a credit card is like taking out a loan, and when you pay with personal checks or even a debit card you’re basically using cash that’s already available to you. Most of us realize how using credit cards can cause problems in our personal finances. It’s the easiest way [...]

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Where is Your Income Going?

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Sometimes when you step back and take a look at the “big picture” you can learn a thing or two. Even if you’ve got your monthly budget down to an art, you may not have a grasp on how much goes to different areas of your life throughout the year. I’m talking about the grand [...]

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Use Business Checks as a Branding Tool

Thumbnail image for Use Business Checks as a Branding Tool by KaseyS August 25, 2010

Branding isn’t just for cowboys and big companies like Coca-Cola and Apple. It should be an important aspect of small business marketing as well! Your brand is the image or persona that people identify with your company and the products or services it provides. Brand awareness is the ability your customers have to easily recognize [...]

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New Credit Card Rules and What They Mean

Thumbnail image for New Credit Card Rules and What They Mean by KaseyS August 24, 2010

Good news for credit card holders. New restrictions put into place as safeguards for consumers are now in effect. It should limit the number of fees you receive, and possible keep your interest rate down. But it certainly will not eliminate credit card fees and you most likely will not see your interest fall as [...]

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