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<p>In these modern times <a href="http://www.payplan.com/debt-library/debt-problems.php" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">debt problems</a> do not have to lead to bankruptcy. There are a number of ways to avoid this and getting help and advice as soon as possible can set you on the path to regaining control of your finances and checking free advice from <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/why-debt-settlement-and-loan-consolidation-dont-work/">debt consolidation</a> companies is a good place to start.</p>
<p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/debt/">Debt</a> problems occur for many reasons including loss of job, down scaling of work hours or the breakup of a relationship. What was once an affordable repayment schedule suddenly becomes major debt problems once circumstances change. This may be unfamiliar territory to most as the relatively prosperous years of the past two decades have made access to cheap credit easy without counselling against what can go wrong. Many of the financial disciplines within lenders also slipped as they raced to grow their businesses on the promise of ever increasing property prices and income<br />
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<p><strong>But now we are in recession the price is being paid as the number of people declaring bankruptcy rises dramatically.</strong></p>
<p>Fortunately, the past ten years has seen a change in the laws affecting solvency for both individuals and companies and also a growth in help and advisory websites. These sites offer help and advice on how to get debt problems back under control and can offer customers practical assistance on setting up debt management plans or, should the need arise, a more structured Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) with lenders.</p>
<p>IVA&#8217;s have certainly revolutionised the way debt problems can be handled and reduces the need for bankruptcy. It forms an interim solution between a voluntary debt management plan and bankruptcy by allowing for a formal agreement between borrower and lenders on how outstanding debt is to be repaid in the future. Typically a five year plan is agreed and any outstanding debt at the end of the term is written off by the lenders. IVA&#8217;s have to be arranged by licensed insolvency practitioners but many companies have ready access to the necessary qualified personnel to help and assist. If an IVA fails then bankruptcy may be the final option. Again, these companies can help and advise if bankruptcy is the only solution for you.</p>
<p>Bankruptcy can be avoided and should if possible. Despite the diminishing stigma attached to bankruptcy there are still some unpleasant consequences such as restricted borrowing rights, possible job restrictions and a public declaration of the facts and you may also lose your home. Getting practical advice from experienced companies can be invaluable. Once you recognise that you have debt problems then you should act fast since the earlier it is addressed the easier the solutions. The whole topic seems complex and confusing with options ranging from voluntary a <a href="http://www.payplan.com/" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">debt management plan</a> to bankruptcy and budgeting to consolidation loans. Getting sound advice will help you plot the path back to getting control of your finances and avoiding bankruptcy.<br />
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		<title>eSmartTax is Calling All Johnsons.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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<p>No, really.</p>
<p>The folks at eSmart Tax are having a little fun while letting all American taxpayers <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=184732&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esmarttax.com%2F">file for free</a> this year at www.eSmartTax.com.</p>
<p>They&#8217;re offering two ways to file your <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/taxes/">taxes</a> online, for free:</p>
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<li>By using their basic edition, free to anyone.</li>
<li>By using the deluxe edition and having the last name Johnson.</li>
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<p>Yep, all <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=184732&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iamajohnson.com%2F">Johnsons file free</a> with the deluxe edition this year.</p>
<p><strong><em>Why?</em></strong></p>
<p>I had the same question, and here&#8217;s the answer..</p>
<p>A fun loving, big hearted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and owner of a landscaping business used eSmartTax.com to file his taxes. His name is Daryl Johnson. He was plucked from his relative obscurity by the folks at eSmartTax.com to serve as their representative of the everyday man &#8211; their new spokesperson.</p>
<p>So to celebrate, eSmartTax.com is offering the deluxe version of their software for free to all persons with the last name of Johnson. I think it&#8217;s a pretty funny, and hence clever, bit of marketing too.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some fun Johnson facts :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>According to the Census Bureau, there are 2,121,489 Johnsons in America</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The Daryl Johnson that is the eSmartTax.com spokesman was the only Daryl Johnson, out of out of 2,715 guys in the United States named Daryl Johnson, to file his taxes with eSmartTax.com</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Johnson is the 2nd most popular name in the US.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>2 US Presidents were named Johnson.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The US Congress has 4 Representatives named Johnson.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The US Senate only has one Johnson.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco cannot receive a free tax refund, because he changed his name from Chad Johnson.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Magic Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmie Johnson and Jack Johnson can all get a free Deluxe tax filing from eSmart Tax.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Whoopi Goldberg’s real name is Caryn Johnson, so she is eligible for a free  Deluxe tax filing on eSmartTax.com</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Some facts about eSmartTax.com:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The service is offered by Liberty Tax Service.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Liberty Tax Service is fully accredited by the better business bureau with an A+ rating.</li>
</ul>
<p>Here&#8217;s what the basic and deluxe versions offer.</p>
<h3>Basic.</h3>
<ul>
<li>Federal Tax Preparation and e-File – All the forms you need are right here, along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make free e-filing effortless.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Free Technical Support – eSmart is here to help. We quickly resolve technical questions including computer compatibility issues.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>IRS e-File Technology – Feel confident using eSmart; it’s the most secure way to get your refund. It’s also the fastest, compared to traditional paper filing.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Deluxe.</h3>
<ul>
<li>Federal Tax Preparation and e-File – All the forms you need are right here, along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make free e-filing effortless.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Free Technical Support – eSmart is here to help. We quickly resolve technical questions including computer compatibility issues.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>eSmart Refund Maximizer – We review your information line by line and look for opportunities that lead to additional tax reductions and greater refunds.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>CPA Audit Assistance – If you get audited by the IRS, contact Customer Support, and a Liberty Tax CPA audit specialist will be assigned to your case to support you throughout the process.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Carry Forward Data &#8211; If you e-filed your return with eSmart last year, you can easily transfer data from last year&#8217;s return into this year&#8217;s return for faster, easier filing. To take advantage of this feature simply log in with the same username and password as last year and leave the rest to us.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Compare &#8220;What If&#8221; Scenarios – Bought a new house, got married, went to college, had some children, or started a new business this year? Each situation can change your tax liability. Run &#8220;what if&#8221; scenarios to be certain you’re getting the best possible outcome.</li>
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<p>I&#8217;ll leave you to figure out who the 2 presidents were and wonder what the 1st most popular name in the U.S. is, but remember &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to be a Johnson to get the basic level e-file for free.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Coldwell Banker. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are thinking of buying a home, there really haven&#8217;t been many opportunities as good as today&#8217;s buyer&#8217;s market. According to The National Association of Realtors, affordability is the best it&#8217;s been since the 1970&#8242;s, and [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/2010-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension-and-expansion-a-good-deal/">2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Expansion, a Good Deal?</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
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<p>If you are thinking of buying a home, there really haven&#8217;t been many opportunities as good as today&#8217;s buyer&#8217;s market.</p>
<p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/document-agreement.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1757" style="margin: 10px;" title="2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Expansion, a Good Deal?" src="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/document-agreement-300x225.jpg" alt="document agreement 300x225 2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Expansion, a Good Deal?" width="300" height="225" /></a>According to The National Association of Realtors, affordability is the best it&#8217;s been since the 1970&#8242;s, and with the extension and expansion of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, it&#8217;s an even better deal.</p>
<p>Despite recent reports of IRS delays and the inability to e-file when applying for the first time home buyer credit, it&#8217;s still worth it &#8211; if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house for a home, and not for profit. The credit was expanded to non-first time home buyers as well. This was due to the fact that the tax credit had provided a big incentive to first time home buyers, but little else. So, it was expanded to help incentivise home purchases of &#8220;move-up&#8221; buyers.</p>
<h3>Requirements To Qualify</h3>
<h4>For first-time home buyers.</h4>
<ul>
<li>First-time home buyers are defined as those who have never owned a home, or who have not owned a home in the last three years.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The maximum credit available for first-time buyers is $8,000.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Income limit is $125,000 for singles, $225,000 for married couples.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Buyers must have a written, binding contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010.</li>
</ul>
<h4>For move-up borrowers.</h4>
<ul>
<li>Move-up borrowers are defined as those who have owned and lived in their current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The maximum credit available to move-up buyers is $6,500.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Income limit is $125,000 for singles, $225,000 for married couples.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Buyers must have a written, binding contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Is It Worth It?</h3>
<p>In my opinion, the <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=169212&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coldwellbanker.com%2Fservlet%2FNews%3Faction%3DviewNewsItem%26contentId%3D14503239%26customertype%3Dbuyer%26wt.mc_id%3Dcbonlocationloc8KTAX">2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits</a> are worth a good deal IF:</p>
<ul>
<li>You are looking to buy a house now (or the VERY near future).</li>
<li>Are planning on staying in this house for 5 years or more.</li>
<li>Can afford the house on your current income.</li>
</ul>
<p>The credit may not be extended further, but if you can&#8217;t afford the home then it really isn&#8217;t helping you in the long run. And investing in real estate is a long-term proposition in today&#8217;s market, the go-go days of flipping your home is over. So, it makes sense for qualified buyers looking to buy a home and just an investment.</p>
<p>It also helps the economy. Every home sold creates one new job over the next 12-months, and injects approximately $60,000 into the local economy, according to The National Association of Realtors.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a video from Jim Gillespie, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker that explains the tax credit quite well:</p>
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		<title>Follow @CreditLoan and win $1,000!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Want to win a quick $1,000? This is too easy! For those unfamiliar with Twitter, it&#8217;s a social site where members can micro blog (write very short sentences about whatever is on their mind) and &#8220;follow&#8221; other users to see what&#8217;s on their minds. If you&#8217;re already a member of Twitter, then you&#8217;re all set [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/follow-creditloan-and-win-1000/">Follow @CreditLoan and win $1,000!</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Want to win a quick $1,000?</strong></p>
<p>This is too easy!</p>
<p>For those unfamiliar with <em>Twitter</em>, it&#8217;s a social site where members can micro blog (write very short sentences about whatever is on their mind) and &#8220;follow&#8221; other users to see what&#8217;s on their minds.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re already a member of <em>Twitter</em>, then you&#8217;re all set (you can skip to the next paragraph). If not, check out Twitter.com and create an account &#8211; it could be well worth your effort! </p>
<p>Once you&#8217;re on <em>Twitter </em>, just &#8220;follow&#8221; <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=42898&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FCreditLoan">@creditloan</a> and tweet the message:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Just entered the CreditLoan Visa Giftcard Giveaway. You can win by following @creditloan and retweeting. http://creditloan.com/twcontest</strong>&#8220;</p></blockquote>
<p>According to the <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=42898&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creditloan.com%2Ftwcontest%2F+">contest rules</a>, there will be several winners and the only prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card.</p>
<p>The winners will be selected once  <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=42898&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FCreditLoan">@creditloan</a> reaches 10,000 followers. Yeah, it&#8217;s a gimmick to get a lot of twitter followers, but hey &#8211; Twitter is free to register, and following and tweeting take about 15 seconds to do. It could be an easy grand!</p>
<p>CreditLoan.com has been around for over a decade and they offer online application for various types of loans, as well as news and tips related to a broad range of personal finance topics.</p>
<p>All you need to create a twitter account is an email account. You&#8217;ll need to think up a unique user name and password too, but that&#8217;s really the extent of what you&#8217;ll need. It takes about two minutes to do, and only seconds to tweet, so what are you waiting for?</p>
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		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of joining the masses and take up blogging, you&#8217;re going to have to decide on hosting &#8211; don&#8217;t make the same mistake I did! When I started this blog, I did it on the cheap. I figured, I didn&#8217;t really have the money to spend month after month on hosting. I thought [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/learn-from-my-mistake-go-to-web-hosting-geeks-first/">Learn From My Mistake &#8211; Go to Web Hosting Geeks First!</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of joining the masses and take up blogging, you&#8217;re going to have to decide on hosting &#8211; don&#8217;t make the same mistake I did!</p>
<p>When I started this blog, I did it on the cheap. I figured, I didn&#8217;t really have the money to spend month after month on hosting. I thought about WordPress, but they were too limiting.</p>
<p>In the end I settled for another &#8220;free&#8221; host, and got exactly what I paid for. I have to say, in the beginning it was quite nice. But then, one day, the administrator got a little carried away and deleted my blog!</p>
<p>I got a message stating that my site was either spam or adult oriented and was removed for violating the agreement! I dunno, maybe they thought this was financial porn? <img src='http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink Learn From My Mistake   Go to Web Hosting Geeks First!" class='wp-smiley' title="Learn From My Mistake   Go to Web Hosting Geeks First!" /> </p>
<p>The point is this:<strong> If you&#8217;re going to blog, do it right from the start &#8211; Don&#8217;t skimp on <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com" rel="external nofollow">web hosting</a>!</strong></p>
<p>One of the best resources I&#8217;ve seen for finding and rating web hosting providers is WebHostingGeeks.com.</p>
<p><strong>Features:</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/" rel="external nofollow">Their blog</a> dishes dirt on the web hosting industry, as well as providing tips for hosting or finding hosting &#8211; even a little SEO thrown in now and then.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of taking the leap and need to find hosting, check them out.<br />
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		<title>Win a &#8220;Front-of-the-line&#8221; pass to Manta at SeaWorld Orlando Contest!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>SeaWorld in Orlando is set to open their newest aquatic themed ride in May: The Manta Coaster! In the spirit of festive market buzz, they&#8217;re offering a chance to win a free pass to go to the &#8220;Front-of-the-line&#8221;! That&#8217;s the grand prize, but there are other prizes: Prizes (5,000 each): One (1) electronic photograph via [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/win-a-front-of-the-line-pass-to-manta-at-seaworld-orlando-contest/">Win a &#8220;Front-of-the-line&#8221; pass to Manta at SeaWorld Orlando Contest!</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SeaWorld in Orlando is set to open their newest aquatic themed ride in May: <strong>The Manta Coaster!</strong></p>
<p>In the spirit of festive market buzz, they&#8217;re offering a chance to win a free pass to go to the &#8220;Front-of-the-line&#8221;!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the grand prize, but there are other prizes:</p>
<blockquote><p>Prizes (5,000 each): One (1) electronic photograph via email with the completion of two (2) activities. One (1) Manta front of the line pass with completion of six (6) activities. Prizes are redeemable beginning May 22, 2009 and must be redeemed within thirty (30) days of completion of the activities. Prizes valid until December 31, 2009.</p></blockquote>
<p>To enter, all you need to do is register on the <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=36871&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ridemanta.com">Manta</a> site (it&#8217;s free) and do 2 of the following activities:</p>
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<p>Take the quiz, and you&#8217;ll learn the answers to these exciting questions &#8211; and more!</p>
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<p><strong>Fill Your Row</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Submit to YouTube</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Make a Manta Mask</strong><br />
Make a Manta mask, and submit a Flickr photo of yourself wearing the mask.</p>
<p><strong>Follow &amp; Tweet</strong><br />
Follow the &#8220;RealShamu&#8221; on Twitter and tweet about it, using the special code of course. <img src='http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink Win a Front of the line pass to Manta at SeaWorld Orlando Contest!" class='wp-smiley' title="Win a Front of the line pass to Manta at SeaWorld Orlando Contest!" /> </p>
<p>Yeah, it&#8217;s some pretty corny stuff, but you could have a lot a fun doing it. If my kids were older, we&#8217;d be doing it. I think it would be a blast to just involve the kids in the creative process of making a mask and a video. Besides, even if you don&#8217;t win any of the prizes, you still get a complimentary electronic photograph from your Manta ride experience at SeaWorld Orlando for completing just 2 of the activities.</p>
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		<title>Get your Auto Insurance Quote online from autonet insurance.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I know I get quite a bit of traffic to the blog from the United Kingdom, so here&#8217;s a tidbit for all you U. K. readers who might be looking for commercial insurance: Autonet Insurance. Autonet Insurance price checks 40 of the leading insurers in the U. K.. Autonet is an independently owned insurance broker, [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/get-your-auto-insurance-quote-online-from-autonet-insurance/">Get your Auto Insurance Quote online from autonet insurance.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know I get quite a bit of traffic to the blog from the United Kingdom, so here&#8217;s a tidbit for all you U. K. readers who might be looking for <a href="http://www.autonetinsurance.co.uk/commercial-insurance/" rel="nofollow external">commercial insurance</a>: <strong>Autonet <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/insurance/">Insurance</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Autonet Insurance price checks 40 of the leading insurers in the U. K.. Autonet is an independently owned insurance broker, and they do all the shopping around for you.</p>
<p>Here are some of the types of insurance they offer:</p>
<ul>
<li>Van Insurance</li>
<li>Courier Insurance</li>
<li>Truck Insurance</li>
<li>Car Insurance</li>
<li>LHD Car Insurance</li>
<li>Bike Insurance</li>
<li>Quad Insurance</li>
<li>Home Insurance</li>
<li>Travel Insurance</li>
<li>Business Insurance</li>
<li>pet insurance</li>
<li>caravan insurance</li>
</ul>
<p>It&#8217;s all done online through the <a href="http://www.autonetinsurance.co.uk" rel="nofollow external">AutoNet website</a>. You enter the info, and they run with it. Brokers do charge a fee for their services, but they are also typically in a position to get better rates, so it can still work to your advantage. Occasionally, you can get a better deal but it requires you doing all the leg work. I did this for my <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/mortgages/">mortgage</a>, and it worked. But Autonet offers a guarantee:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Get your insurance through us and if you find a cheaper insurance elsewhere giving you the same cover and you can provide written proof within 48 hours of having taken out cover with us, you may cancel and receive a full refund. No problem!&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Like anything in life, you can save a couple bucks going the DIY route, but sometimes it&#8217;s just not worth the hassle. If you believe it&#8217;s not, then AutoNet may be worth the time save.<br />
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		<title>Get Out Of Debt with DebtGuru: a Non-Profit Consumer Credit Counseling Organization.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Debt is never a good thing. Sure, there is bad debt and not-so bad debt (like mortgages and student loans), but generally speaking, it&#8217;s always best to eliminate your debt when you can and avoid it in the future. Debt is especially bad in times of economic distress. Recessions often lead to job loss and [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/get-out-of-debt-with-debtguru-a-non-profit-consumer-credit-counseling-organization/">Get Out Of Debt with DebtGuru: a Non-Profit Consumer Credit Counseling Organization.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/debt/">Debt</a> is never a good thing. Sure, there is bad debt and not-so bad debt (like <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/mortgages/">mortgages</a> and student loans), but  generally speaking, it&#8217;s always best to eliminate your debt when you can and avoid it in the future.</p>
<p>Debt is especially bad in times of economic distress. Recessions often lead to job loss and lack of raises which result in less income. Less income may mean less ability to pay off your current debt or it may make it harder to live within your means, causing you to rack up more <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/how-to-negotiate-credit-card-debt/">credit card debt</a>.</p>
<p>Whatever your situation is, it&#8217;s best to face up to it and change your behavior to avoid being in the same situation again in the future. But simply changing your behavior will not always be enough to get you <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/7-steps-to-getting-out-of-debt/">out of debt</a>. Some times you need a  Debt Management Program.</p>
<p>If you find yourself in need of such professional assistance, you may want to check out DebtGuru.com. DebtGuru.com is the website for<strong> American Credit Foundation®, an IRS 501 (c)(3) non-profit consumer <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/10-credit-counseling-tips/">credit counseling</a> organization.</strong></p>
<p>DebtGuru provides <strong>debt restructuring</strong> and <a href="http://www.debtguru.com/credit-card-debt-consolidation.htm" rel="nofollow external" target="_blank"><strong><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/credit-cards/">credit card</a> <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/why-debt-settlement-and-loan-consolidation-dont-work/">debt consolidation</a></strong></a>, which doesn&#8217;t change who you owe money to and it is not a new loan. DebtGuru provides a counselor to work with you on a personalized repayment plan that can eliminate your debt in up to 1/3 of the time it could take otherwise. Once you agree to be part of the management plan, they will contact your creditors and negotiate the best repayment situation for you. That may me lower payments, lower interest rates, lower total amount owed or all of the above.</p>
<p>In my opinion, it&#8217;s best to avoid getting yourself in a position where you need such a service. But we sometimes find ourselves in situations not of our design. DebtGuru may be your solution for just such a situation. Hey &#8211; they offer a free, online quote so why not <a href="http://www.debtguru.com/credit-card-debt-consolidation.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external">check them out</a>?<br />
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Good web hosting is essential to success in the online marketplace. Whether you are a small business owner or even a part time blogger you need a web presence, and that starts with web hosting. When I was looking for a host for this blog, I was quickly overwhelmed by the multitude of options I [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/top-10-web-hosting-solutions-by-web-hosting-geeks/">Top 10 Web Hosting Solutions by Web Hosting Geeks.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Good web hosting</strong> is essential to success in the online marketplace. Whether you are a small business owner or even a part time blogger you need a web presence, and that starts with web hosting.</p>
<p>When I was looking for a host for this blog, I was quickly overwhelmed by the multitude of options I found. I knew I wanted hosting, a domain and support for word press, but even given those parameters there was a lot to weed through. Enter Web Hosting Geeks.</p>
<p>Web Hosting Geeks provides an excellent repository of <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com" rel="nofollow external">website hosting</a> providers. Check out there site. They have a top 10 providers list, but you can also search for hosting providers by any of the following:</p>
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<li>Providers who supply <a title="Free domain name providers" href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/freedomainnames.html"  rel="nofollow external" target="_blank">free domain names</a>.</li>
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<li><a title="Free Yahoo! Marketing providers" href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/freeyahoocredits.html"  rel="nofollow external"target="_blank">Free Yahoo! marketing</a>.</li>
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<li><a title="Free Google AdWord providers" href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/freegooglecredits.html" rel="nofollow external" target="_blank">Free Google AdWords</a>.</li>
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<p>Or you can narrow the field to the best host for Unix, Windows, PHP, Dedicated hosting, blogs and more.</p>
<p>They also provide a <a title="Web hosting guide" href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/articles/Web_Hosting_Guide.html"  rel="nofollow external" target="_blank">Web Hosting Guide</a> to help prospective website/blog owner decide how best to find the host solution that fits his needs. It covers the basics like support and security, OS and programming tools, bandwidth, uptime and pricing.</p>
<p>I wish I&#8217;d known about  Web Hosting Geeks when I was looking for a host when I set this blog up. I don&#8217;t think I would have made a different choice in the end (I use GoDaddy and have been very pleased), but  Web Hosting Geeks would have made the whole shopping process a lot quicker and easier.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s that time again. Time to start thinking about the holidays. Shopping, gift ideas, dinner parties and holiday cards. Holiday cards have gotten a lot more personal over the past few years. I remember when you had to choose from a box of left over cards from last year and stock Santa, snowscape and jingle [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/personalized-holiday-photo-cards-by-vista-print/">Personalized Holiday Photo Cards by Vista Print.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_455" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 268px"><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ppp_photocards2_tile.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-455" title="Personalized Holiday Photo Cards by Vista Print." src="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ppp_photocards2_tile.jpg" alt="ppp photocards2 tile Personalized Holiday Photo Cards by Vista Print." width="258" height="190" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Vista Print offers affordable, personalized holiday photo cards.</p></div>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s that time again</strong>. Time to start thinking about the holidays. Shopping, gift ideas, dinner parties and holiday cards. Holiday cards have gotten a lot more personal over the past few years. I remember when you had to choose from a box of left over cards from last year and stock Santa, snowscape and jingle bells was about it. Not any more. The Internet and age of digital photographs have greatly reduced costs and overhead.</p>
<p>Vista Print is one of the companies taking advantage of modern technology to provide custom, personalized <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com/holiday-christmas-photo-cards.aspx" rel="external nofollow">Holiday Photo Cards</a>. You simply choose a design, upload a digital photo and , as Emeril Lagasse would say, BAM! In as early as 3 business days, you&#8217;ve got holiday cards with a personal touch to send to all of your friends and family.</p>
<p>You can choose from:</p>
<ul>
<li> Folded Cards</li>
</ul>
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<li>4&#8243; X 8&#8243; Cards</li>
</ul>
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<li>Collage</li>
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<li>Foil-Accented (to add a little sparkle)</li>
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<li>Caricature</li>
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<li> Letters</li>
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<p>Two options that stand out to me are: the  Foil-Accented, and Letters. I haven&#8217;t seen too many Foil-Accented cards, and I though the idea of a holiday letter to let those you may have lost touch with what you&#8217;ve been up to in your life was a nice idea.</p>
<p>They&#8217;ve also got a sale of <strong>50% off</strong>, though I&#8217;m not sure for how long.</p>
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		<title>Save Money on Glasses with Zenni Optical.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Looking to cut costs and save some money? It&#8217;s one of the first things my wife and I did when we made our resolution to get out of debt. The thinking was that any money we could save, we would pool together and use to make an extra payment. Every little bit helps. One cost [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/save-money-on-glasses-with-zenni-optical/">Save Money on Glasses with Zenni Optical.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
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<p>Looking to cut costs and <strong>save some money</strong>? It&#8217;s one of the first things my wife and I did when we made our resolution to <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/7-steps-to-getting-out-of-debt/">get out of debt</a>. The thinking was that any money we could save, we would pool together and use to make an extra payment. Every little bit helps.</p>
<p>One cost I never really thought about cutting was eyewear. I&#8217;m not sure why, since eyewear is so expensive and I usually focus on such big ticket items when looking to cut costs.</p>
<p>I wish I&#8217;d known about companies like <strong>Zenni Optical</strong> when we were looking to save money and pay down our <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/tag/debt/">debt</a>. Heck, I wish I&#8217;d known about Zenni Optical last time I had to get <a href="http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php" rel="external nofollow">eyeglasses</a>! By the time I left my last eye exam I was $274 poorer.</p>
<p>Most of the emotional (psychological?) pain stemmed from the fact that I needed reading glasses. I&#8217;m not sure I&#8217;d buy eyewear that I need to drive to work from an online site, but I think reading glasses would be a reasonable first purchase. Especially when you consider that eyeglasses at Zenni <strong>start at just $8</strong>! Even <strong>progressive lenses start at $37.00</strong>, and <em>Anti Scratch coating</em>, <em>UV protection</em>, <em>Lens Edge polishing</em> and <em>Beveling</em>, <em>Hard Eyeglass case </em>and <em>Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth</em> are all free.</p>
<p>Their choice of frames isn&#8217;t too shabby either. I personally have a hard time choosing frames, and need to see them on my face before I can really decide. But, something like reading glasses, that I really only wear at work, I can get frames similar to what I have and not really worry about too drastic a change. In fact, I think I&#8217;m going to try them out, next time my prescription changes.</p>
<p><img src="http://tinyurl.com/6n6gk6" alt=" Save Money on Glasses with Zenni Optical."  title="Save Money on Glasses with Zenni Optical." /></p>
<p>photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/grytr/" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">grytr </a><br />
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		<title>Technology Meets Fine Craftsmanship.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that a certain part success in business is looking the part. We may not like it, but there is still much truth to that old adage &#8220;clothes make the man.&#8221; But gone are the days of the affordable and finely tailored suit. Or are they? I just discovered MySuit, a New York men&#8217;s [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/technology-meets-fine-craftsmanship/">Technology Meets Fine Craftsmanship.</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
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<p>Everyone knows that a certain part success in business is looking the part. We may not like it, but there is still much truth to that old adage &#8220;clothes make the man.&#8221; But gone are the days of the affordable and finely tailored suit. Or are they?</p>
<p>I just discovered <a href="http://www.MySuitNY.com" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">MySuit</a>, a New York men&#8217;s wear store that offers <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5xq5hg" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">Made to Measure</a> suits at off-the-rack prices. Suits starting at $495 and going up to $2,000! This isn&#8217;t your JC Penny special &#8211; it&#8217;s suit just for you! Not your body type. Not your size. You.</p>
<p>You choose the style, fit and fabric!</p>
<p>They have a pretty nice website too. If you check out the &#8220;My.Suit Experience&#8221; section they guide you through the process:</p>
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<li>Details of the measurements taken.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Your choice of 5 basic jacket styles: Single button, 4 button, 3 button, 6 button double-breasted and the 2 button.</li>
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<li>Your choice of 3 different pant styles: double pleat, flat front and single pleat.</li>
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<li>Your choice of styling details: Lapels, Stitching, vents, pockets, sleeve buttons, pockets, buttons, side tabs, belt loops</li>
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<li>Your choice of fabric.</li>
</ul>
<p>After the guide, you have the opportunity to <a href="http://www.mysuitny.com/make_an_appointment.asp" rel="external nofollow">make an appointment</a>. At this time it looks like they only have 1 store, and it&#8217;s in NYC (1270 Broadway @ 33rd Street). Since it&#8217;s all about the right suit for you that fits your unique measurements, I&#8217;d suggest you make sure you can at least get to the store before scheduling an appointment. <img src='http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink Technology Meets Fine Craftsmanship." class='wp-smiley' title="Technology Meets Fine Craftsmanship." /> </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Charter Communications is having a 2009 Civic Hybrid Giveaway (No purchase necessary) Charter offers High-Speed Internet, digital home phone and Cable T. V. packages at very competitive rates. I&#8217;m not sure what the service is like, but the all in one package is about $50 cheaper than I&#8217;m paying for my service! Of course, you [...]</p><p><a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/2009-civic-hybrid-giveaway/">2009 Civic Hybrid Giveaway!</a> Copyright © <a href="http://simpledebtfreefinance.com">Simple Debt-Free Finance</a> </p>]]></description>
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<strong> Charter Communications</strong> is having a 2009 Civic Hybrid Giveaway (No purchase necessary)</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=21983&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.charter.com%2Fhybrid%2F%3FID%3D171%26OriginatingID%3D420129">Charter</a> offers High-Speed Internet, digital home phone and Cable T. V. packages at very competitive rates. I&#8217;m not sure what the service is like, but the all in one package is about $50 cheaper than I&#8217;m paying for my service!</p>
<p>Of course, you can order any Charter service online and get registered to win, or you can go to the <a rel="nofollow external" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=21983&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.charter.com%2Fhybrid%2F%3FID%3D171%26OriginatingID%3D420129">Charter</a> site and enter to win a brand new Honda Civic Hybrid worth $24,000 without having to purchase a thing.</p>
<p><strong> Car Details:</strong></p>
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<li> Polished Metal Metallic</li>
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<li> Up to 45 mpg highway</li>
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<p>Did I mention it&#8217;s a hybrid? You could save on television, high speed, and telephone service and maybe save a bundle on gas as well. Hybrids are selling for a premium now. I&#8217;m not sure I&#8217;d buy one, but I&#8217;d always take one that was given to me <img src='http://simpledebtfreefinance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink 2009 Civic Hybrid Giveaway!" class='wp-smiley' title="2009 Civic Hybrid Giveaway!" />  .</p>
<p><a href="https://connect.charter.com/hybrid/rules.html" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">Click here </a>for complete Sweepstakes Rules. Sweepstakes ends at 12:00 p.m. CT on October 31, 2008.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m going to be up front with you, this is a sponsored post but if I was within Charter&#8217;s service area I would seriously consider switching &#8211; and not (just) for the chance to win a hybrid.</p>
<p>On the flip side, if you have any experience with Charter Communications, feel free to comment.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>I write a lot</strong> about cutting costs, budgeting and saving, but these subjects all focus on making the most of what you have. This is the expense side of the financial equation. Today, I&#8217;d like to focus a little on the income side.</p>
<p>One of the best ways you can boost your income for the long haul is through education and training. I&#8217;m a software Engineer by day, and I can tell you that the technology field is still a hot and growing job sector.</p>
<p>In the tech industry, 3 things matter when it comes to success (and income):</p>
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<li>Experience.</li>
<li>Formal education.</li>
<li>Continuing education.</li>
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<p>Experience is a big factor in determining your income regardless of the field you enter. Formal education may or may not be, but I can attest to the importance of having a degree in the tech field. Continuing education is a must in a field that changes almost daily, as the technology industry does.</p>
<p>One way to accomplish the continuing education piece of the puzzle is through certification. In many specialized segments of the tech field, being certified can even make up for a lack of college degree when it comes to earning a good salary.</p>
<p><strong>Networking is a huge growth segment of the technology industry.</strong></p>
<p>As more and more computers and websites come online, and more people adopt Internet phone (VOIP) technologies like those offered by Vonage and Time Warner, there will be a big need for qualified and certified network engineers to implement and maintain these networks.</p>
<p>Another growth segment is network security. Corporations spend billions on securing their networks and data, and with access to information growing daily this segment will continue to grow.</p>
<h2>So where do you start?</h2>
<p>If you&#8217;re known to your fiends as being a geek, and you love learning how things like wireless networking and the Internet work, then you should look into a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=14745&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cisco.com%2Fgo%2Flearnnetspace%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DGeneralTech%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow external">Cisco certification</a>.</p>
<p>Cisco is synonymous with networks. They offer 23 different certificates from entry level all the way through specialist in the following career paths:</p>
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<li> Routing &amp; Switching</li>
<li> Design</li>
<li> Security</li>
<li> Service Provider</li>
<li> Storage Networking</li>
<li> Voice</li>
<li> Wireless</li>
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<h2>Not just for career hoppers.</h2>
<p>While certification is a great way to gain an entry level job in this hot market for those looking to change careers, it&#8217;s doesn&#8217;t stop there. Higher level certification is a great way to continue to learn new skills and focus your career. It&#8217;s also a great way to stay fresh and relevant, thus increasing your appeal in the job market.</p>
<p>I have seen certificate programs like these literally change people&#8217;s lives. I&#8217;m not saying that it&#8217;s easy and anyone can do it &#8211; you have to have an interest and put the effort into it &#8211; but if you do, you will reap the rewards. One of the finest professionals I have had the pleasure to work with in the past 5 years was a truck driver just 3 years before I met him. He went through numerous certificate programs and put many of our college recruits to shame.</p>
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		<title>Advance Restaurant Financing &#8211; Filling in the Capital Gaps.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A restaurant</strong> can be a great business. But they take a heck of a lot of work and sacrifice. My wife is a graduation of the Culinary Institute of America, so she&#8217;s told me many stories of kitchen hell. Beyond sacrifice and hard work, it takes luck. And,like any entrepreneurial endeavor, it also takes Capital.</p>
<p>Sometimes you may find yourself a little short on cash when the refrigeration unit up and dies.</p>
<p>As many readers of this blog know, I am a big proponent of having an emergency fund for life&#8217;s little Murphy&#8217;s Law moments. But when you&#8217;re starting a new business, that&#8217;s not always possible. That&#8217;s where companies like Advance Restaurant Financing (ARF) come in to help.</p>
<p><strong>Advance Restaurant Financing</strong> offers financial help to fill any short term <a href="http://www.advancerestaurantfinance.com/equipment-leasing.php" rel="external nofollow">restaurant equipment and supply</a> problems a fledgling food service business might have.</p>
<p>ARF provides financial solutions, loans and lines of credit for small businesses and restaurants. The loans are unsecured so there’s no need for collateral, but the rate will be higher than, say a HELOC loan. But in cases where collateral to secure the loan is unavailable, then this type of loan might not be so bad since you can also claim the interest on the loan as tax-deductible.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.advancerestaurantfinance.com/equipment-leasing.php" title="Advance Restaurant Financing" rel="external nofollow">Read more about it here.</a><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>If you have a blog</strong> and would like to earn a little extra cash on the side, or if you&#8217;re struggling to find topics to write about, then Pay Per Post (PPP) might be an excellent opportunity for you.</p>
<p>Pay Per Post is a sort of <a href="http://payperpost.com/advertisers/blog-advertising.html" rel="external nofollow">blog network</a>  &#8211; connecting advertisers with bloggers. Advertisers join PPP and post opportunities to bloggers to write about a given topic and get paid for it. You can earn anywhere from $5 to as much as $100 &#8211; maybe more! Some offers call for blatant advertising while others are more open ended, allowing the blogger to express himself fully and cast the item being advertised in either a positive or negative light. Of course, the advertiser would prefer a positive review, but the point is that the blogger does not have to become a shill for the advertiser. They should choose topics that will appeal to their readers and not compromise their standards. Pay Per Post allows for that. They also allow (and in some cases require) disclosure that the blogger is receiving monetary compensation for the post, so it&#8217;s all above board.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested. you can <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4uxta3" rel="external nofollow">sign up here</a> or learn more about<a href="http://payperpost.com" rel="external nofollow"> getting paid to blog here</a>.</p>
<p>By the way, in the interest of full disclosure, I just joined Pay Per Post and this is my first post for them. I guess it&#8217;s a sort of advertisement for the site. I&#8217;ll definitely keep you posted on my experiences with them. They seem to offer great potential. I just hope I can find opportunities in which I can remain honest and true to the spirit of this blog. If I can&#8217;t, then I won&#8217;t be taking many opportunities (or making much money).</p>
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