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Dana Dratch


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November 2005: Freelance journalist covering consumer finance based in Atlanta.

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Articles and Resources

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Nov 14, 2006 Tips on smart shopping for holiday jewelry

QUOTE: Whether you're buying five golden rings or that classic strand of pearls, purchasing a nice piece of jewelry for the holidays isn't that difficult. But getting a good deal takes a little know-how.

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Jul 01, 2006 Life without credit: tough and expensive

QUOTE: as many as 60 million people -- close to one-fifth of the population -- will have trouble accessing traditional credit...the biggest cost is financial. Life costs more when you can't access credit.

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Jul 01, 2006 Make sure your good credit gets recorded: Rebuilding bad credit is like climbing up a tall ladder: Take it one step at a time, and don't look down.

QUOTE: "It seems like basic fairness that if you pay on time, it should go into your credit history," Lee says. But no lender is required to report a transaction to any of the credit bureaus. And some will choose to report to one or two, rather than to all three.

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May 15, 2006 20 savvy tips for using plastic on vacation

QUOTE: Look for a foreign currency exchange fee or foreign transaction fee, says Howard. What can be really galling: Some banks will add them to the bill even if the merchant conducts the transaction in U.S. dollars.

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May 12, 2006 12 financial tips for women

QUOTE: Unfortunately, many women view money and money-related tasks as necessary evils, not opportunities to even the odds...Fortunately, there are steps that a woman can take to improve her financial future...

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May 01, 2006 Where to sell your junk for cash

QUOTE: If you're spring-cleaning the garage, basement, attic or closet, you might be able to make a little money in the process....First, take anything that might be really valuable out of the mix until you get a professional evaluation, preferably from several different sources.

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Feb 28, 2006 Pell grants: Less money for the needy

QUOTE: Many believe that the new additions of the merit-based grants to the program are likely to help the least needy Pell recipients...Some educators also worry that the Pell grant plateau and increasing college costs could further widen the gap between rich and poor.

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Feb 01, 2006 Home warranties: Good or good-for-nothing?

QUOTE: What's your home warranty really worth? That depends on the language in the contract and who is standing behind it.

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Jan 25, 2006 'Deceased Do Not Contact' list

QUOTE: You've just checked your mail or answered the phone and there's someone trying to sell something to a loved one who died six months ago. It's not the first time, and you wish that somehow you could make it stop. Now, you might be able to.

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Dec 13, 2005 How to shop for jewelry

QUOTE: Whether you're buying five golden rings or that classic strand of pearls, purchasing a nice piece of jewelry for the holidays isn't that difficult. But getting a good deal takes a little know-how.

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Nov 18, 2005 Beware of credit-repair scams

QUOTE: ...if the debts really are yours, the creditor can keep them on your report, usually for seven years. And no third party has the magic to make that go away. On the other hand, some for-profit credit repair firms offer a viable option by disputing items you believe to be inaccurate and pursuing the necessary paperwork and follow-up you may not be able or willing to do.

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Nov 07, 2005 Rental car insurance protects from financial wreck

QUOTE: Many credit companies will not allow you to use their collision insurance if you purchase any from the rental car company. But because some cards do not include liability coverage, they will allow you to purchase that. Merely having "insurance" isn't enough -- find out what kind and how much.

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Nov 04, 2005 20 signs of a bad loan

QUOTE: Here are some loan conditions that should make you think twice...

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Oct 20, 2005 Reading a credit card statement

QUOTE: nearly every credit card has a slightly different set of requirements and a slightly different statement. So here's a cheat sheet...to help you sort through that next bill and save a little money in the process...

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Sep 16, 2005 What's that billboard you're driving?

QUOTE: A company gives you a free car...The car has been transformed into a moving billboard...It might be a great deal. Or it could be a scam.

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Sep 14, 2005 How to ask for a raise

QUOTE: Want a raise? Be prepared to do a little research and some discreet sleuthing before you ask.

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Sep 14, 2005 What to do if you don't get the raise

QUOTE: if the company has money but won't spend it on you, what does that say about your future?

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Sep 12, 2005 How to replace lost documents

QUOTE: when you start putting your life back together, you'll probably be missing some or all of your records. But the paperwork can be replaced. Here's a rundown on where to go for some of the things you might need.

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Aug 24, 2005 What's your family heirloom really worth?

QUOTE: But if you want to find out what some of your valuables really are worth in hard cash... you can have an appraiser research and give you a written report documenting the item's true value for a few hundred dollars. Or you could get an informal estimate of an item's value from an appraiser or auction house for considerably less.

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Aug 16, 2005 20 secrets to win that first professional job

QUOTE: Sometimes getting that first real job seems almost impossible. It's not. And like anything else, there are a few tricks that can make it a lot easier.

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