September 2011

I Need a Cheap Car Rental!

September 12, 2011

Later today, I’m going to be taking in my automobile to have the transmission looked at.  While I don’t expect this to be a big problem, I am prepared if it is.  After I drop my car off to have it carefully diagnosed, I’ve decided to rent a car so that if the repairs do [...]

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We Will NEVER Forget

September 11, 2011
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What is the Range of Credit Scores?

September 7, 2011

When I went to law school, the grading scale was bizarre. Unlike the normal 0 to 100 range, where say 90 to 100 was an A, the highest mark you could get was a 92. An ‘A’ ranged from an 86 to 92. A ‘B’ was an 80 to an 85. And this reminds me [...]

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Should You Loan Money To Family and Friends?

September 7, 2011

Let’s pretend were in a down economy. (Hard to imagine, I know) Now, assume that you are fortunate, despite that poor economy, to still have a secure, well-paying job. And, since you’re a frequent reader of Dough Roller, you know how to stretch your dollars as far as the eye can see. You also have [...]

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And the Best Frequent Flyer Program Is . . .

September 6, 2011

Imagine you’ve worked hard to build up miles on your favorite frequent flyer program. And now you’re ready to cash in the miles for a family vacation. You call the airlines to book your rewards travel, and they don’t have any seats available. So you try a different date. Same result. So you try a [...]

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ING Direct Launches MONEY Debit Card for Teens and Parents

September 5, 2011

One of the online banks that always seem to change (for the better) with the times is ING Direct. Year in and year out, customers rave about the functionality and customer service they receive from ING Direct and their Online Savings, Electric Orange Checking and Orange CD accounts continue to offer competitive interest rates. Update: [...]

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Best Web Hosting for Blogs and Small Businesses

September 5, 2011

Web hosting service can make or break a blog or small business. I didn’t fully appreciate this when I started the Dough Roller more than four years ago. Since then, however, having built many websites and used several different web hosting services, it’s clear that picking the right web hosting for a site is critical. [...]

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The Best Hotel Rewards Credit Cards of 2013

September 2, 2011

I‘ve never had the experience of working for a company which required a lot of travel but if I did, I would make sure to own a Hotel Rewards Credit Card.   These types of credit cards are perfect for travelers who enjoy special perks and privileges that most guests never receive.  Most hotel credit cards [...]

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Credit Inquiries 101: A Complete Guide to a Hard vs. Soft Pull

September 2, 2011

The formula the generates a FICO credit score is made up of several components. Some of these components you would expect to see, such as paying your bills on time. But there is one component that takes a lot of people by surprise: credit inquires. A credit inquiry is a record of every time somebody [...]

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