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Money Week in Review July 23-July 28

If you are interested in learning more about how credit works you should watch the documentary of “Maxed Out.” Miriam gives her take on the film and what you can gain by watching it in “A Review of Maxed Out.” Do you feel like your cars are costing you too much? Debbie offers some great advice on things to consider on how much you really spend on cars. Be sure to read Car Payments to make sure you are making the best decisions for your family. In Your Personal Beliefs and Your Money Miriam talks about how your beliefs can … Continue reading →

A Review of “Maxed Out”

I recently watch the documentary “Maxed Out.” It takes a look at the banking industry, and the loan industry and they ways that they view their customers. It takes an inside look at debt collectors as well. Dave Ramsey also had a brief appearance in the film. Overall, I did not feel as though I learned anything new from this documentary. However, that is because I used to work at a bank, and I understand that banks are a business that is looking to profit off of its customers. The focus of the documentary was really on how others were … Continue reading →

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(Image from PhotoFiddle.com) Looking for a photo gift for Mother’s Day? PhotoFiddle.com claims that it can turn any snapshot into a museum-quality work of art with just a few clicks. Basically the way it works is that users can upload a favorite photo and choose one of 35 different design styles to alter their photograph into art. There is Andy Warhol-inspired pop art, oil masterpieces worthy (maybe) of Rembrant, photo collages and comic strips to chose among. Go ahead and crop the photo, resize it and have some free fun. You can preview your finished piece and even e-mail it … Continue reading →