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	<description>Personal Finance Tips, Strategies and Advice</description>
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		<title>Online College Degrees</title>
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Online college degrees are more popular than ever before.  With the current economic climate, online college degrees are providing options to those who have lost their jobs, or who wish to improve their current earning potential.
If you are interested in getting an online college degree, there are a few things to consider.  First, when it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefinancialbeat.com/online-college-degrees/</link>
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		<title>Identity Theft Protection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Identity theft protection is critical in today&#8217;s society.  Identity theft occurs when a dishonest person acquires your personal information, such as your social security number, and uses it to commit fraud.  Oftentimes, the identity thief will use this information to obtain a credit card in your name and go on a spending spree.  Once [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefinancialbeat.com/identity-theft-protection/</link>
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		<title>Rewards Credit Cards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a big believer in rewards credit cards, because if you use them wisely, you can get some great free stuff.  Over the years, I&#8217;ve gotten more great free stuff than I can name from using rewards credit cards.  A small sample includes two trips to Hawaii, a trip to New York, countless free hotel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>30 Year Mortgages &#8211; The Best Option for Most People</title>
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30 Year Mortgages are the most popular mortgages today. Still, if you are in the market for a new mortgage, either because you are buying a new home, or because you are refinancing your existing mortgage, there is one question you will very likely face.  &#8220;Should I get a 30 year mortgage or a 15 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefinancialbeat.com/30-year-mortgages/</link>
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		<title>How To Raise Your Credit Score</title>
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If your credit score is negatively affecting your ability to get credit on favorable terms, there are some straightforward steps on how to raise your credit score dramatically.  A high credit score will make it easier to qualify for mortgages, car loans, and credit cards, and will also help you to get lower interest rates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Auto Insurance</title>
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Auto insurance is required by law in most states, but deciding which types of auto insurance coverage to purchase can be a confusing process.  But being properly insured is an important part of protecting your financial position, so let&#8217;s take a look at the primary types of auto insurance.

Liability &#8211; This is the auto insurance [...]]]></description>
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