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In this issue:

Ever tried calling a company and got frustrated talking to a machine? If so,
try this tip!

Or worse, have you called customer service, only to be put on hold
interminably? Let them call you instead with this tip!


If you're in the market for financial advice, pay attention to this tip!


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In this issue:

Do you like to buy DVDs? If so, read our first tip!

Do you change your cell phones regularly? If so, find out how to protect your
personal information in our second tip!

Are you in serious debt? Read Tip 3 to learn more about dealing with your
creditors.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
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In this issue:

Would you like to make a dent in next year's tax bill? Here are a few tips on
how to do this, as well as improve your home.

The stock market has been unpredictable to say the least. What are some ways
you can do to maximize the return on your money? Try these tips!

People often say that there's no such thing as a free lunch. But there is such
a thing as a free table, bicycle, even a sofa. Find out more here!

... ]]> 101805 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 23:34:42 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/69934/101045.html?rss=1                                   THE WALLET MINDER 07/25/06

IN THIS ISSUE, we will be covering one key topic: what are the renovations that
could add potentially the most value to your home? We held the Q&A from last
week over, as the answer turned out to be far more elaborate than we envisaged.
Tips will return in next week's newsletter.

Letter from the Editor:

The summer's hot weather makes me obsess about the air-conditioning, as those
who read last week's issue know. Well, this week, I made another discovery.
During the day, when the heat is at its worst, a friend recommended that I turn
on the air-conditiong fan. Usually, most air-conditioners have the fan set on
auto, meaning that if the thermostat turns on the compressor, the fan will
start running to force the cold air through the house.
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In this issue:

Do you use a debit card to pay for gas at the gas station? If so, you need to
read this...

Are high gas prices taking a chunk out of your wallet? Here is one way to get
the best gas prices.

Are you taking advantage of a balance transfer? Here is one way to maximize the
benefit of a low interest balance transfer.

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In this issue:

Are you in the market for a Toyota Prius and want to take advantage of the tax
breaks offered by purchasing one? If so, you need to read this...

Do you need some work done on your house, but at a loss as to how to find a
good contractor? Here are some tips.

Now that summer is here, many people are travelling. If you will be renting a
car this summer, read this tip!

... ]]> 99689 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:07:03 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/69934/99297.html?rss=1 Please accept my apologies for the Wallet Minder not appearing next Tuesday
(July 11) as my computer crashed. (I dropped it!) However, I do expect to be
back online by the end of this week, so the latest edition of the Wallet Minder
will be headed your way this weekend. Until then,

Mind Your Wallet!









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In this issue:

Have you go into disputes with business before? Have you not received refunds
due to you, or put up with shoddy workmanship from contractors? Here is a tip
on how to deal with errant businesses.

Are you getting door-to-door solications from public interest or charity groups
(or at least, self-proclaimed ones) asking for donations? Do you not know how
to say "no" to them, yet are unsure if these groups are legitimate? Read this
tip to learn one way to handle such solications.

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In this issue:

Did you just get a new cell phone number with a new service provider? If so,
click here to find out how to protect yourself from fraudulent charges!

Are you in the market for a new dishwasher? Do you have your eye set on a
double dishwasher, perhaps? If so, click here....

Are you, like so many others, inundated with spam in your email inbox? Click
here for one way to fight spam.

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In this issue:

Beware of your credit card issuers' sleight of hand tactics. Here is a tip to
prevent yourself from getting burned by spiking interest rates.

Do you buy things on Ebay? Here's a cautionary note about purchasing cell
phones on Ebay....

Are you carrying a balance on your credit cards? Use this strategy to lower the
amount of interest you end up paying!

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In this issue:

Have you heard of "phishing?" It is an increasingly common and popular way for
identity thieves to steal your information. Learn to stop "phishing" in its
tracks here....

You checked your credit, and it is none too stellar. What are the steps you can
do right now to change it? Read on...

You are ready to make the leap into house ownership. Or maybe, it is time to
replace that clunker in your driveway. Before you go shopping, clean up your
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In this issue:

So you have decided to clean up your financial house. One good way to start is
to check your credit reports. Check our tip of 5-28-06.

Would you like to get out of debt in the least costly way possible? Use this
strategy to start making dents in your debt burden! Read about it here!

How safe is your computer? Is it transmitting sensitive information to thieves?
Stop your computer from being a liability to you! Read about how to protect
your computer here.
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In this issue:


Is your spare cash languishing in your savings account earning a pathetic 1%
interest? Would you like to maximise your return without trapping your money
for six, nine, 12 months or maybe a few years at a time? See tip of 5/24/2006.

Do you want to make use of the internet to shop for the best deals, but are
afraid that your credit card information will be compromised? Are you worried
about identity theft resulting from credit card use online? You can protect
yourself! Read our 5/26/2006 tip!
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