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Welcome to the November 10, 2008 edition of credit crisis managementDave presents The Proper Use of a Debit Card posted at Cheapo Groovo.KCLau presents Financial Consideration for New Parents in Malaysia posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Recently, there is an interesting post written by Xin Lu at Wisebread about the financial consideration of having a newborn baby. The article is more catered to the situation in the USA. Although it might differ in terms of currency, the other facts might similar and worth our study. This sparks the idea of writing this post to share with you the financial side of being a new parent in Malaysia.”

nickel presents Another Fed Rate Cut - Time to Load up on CDs? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

nickel presents Second Stimulus Package? Another Check Might be on the Way posted at fivecentnickel.com.

KCLau presents Case Study: Financial Goals of a Malaysian working in Singapore posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Subscribe to my Newsletter to receive the Top Money Tips for Malaysians ebook. What you will get: * Top Money Tips e-book * Budgeting e-book (a week after signing up) * Insider’s tips not published here”

TheMoneyHawk presents Reality Check: The President Can’t Save Us, Nor Should He posted at The Money Hawk, saying, “Everyone in the country needs to read this article, period.”

News

Weight Ladder / Rich Leverage presents Debt and the Credit Crisis posted at Rich Leverage.

Surfer Sam presentsThe Bank Crisis, the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and How they Affect You posted at Surfer Sam and Friends.

Debt Wizard presents Credit Cards- What To Look For posted at Money Help.

Joe Manausa presents How To Stay Calm In The Real Estate Market posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog.

imarketing4s presents How Can I Get Credit Card Counseling Debt Consolidation? posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

Your opinion

Mark Montgomery presents The Credit Crunch and Financial Aid: What Will It Mean for College Admissions? posted at Great College Advice.

Mr Credit Card presents Changes To Marriott Rewards: The Truth Is Out There posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

Raag Vamdatt presents Money Fundamentals: Spending, Investing, Credit, Debt :: RaagVamdatt.com :: Financial Planning demystified posted at RaagVamdatt.com.

hank presents Is Home Ownership Just Fancy Propaganda? posted at My Investing Blog.

sherin presents Economic Recession and Preparing for a Recession posted at Investment Internals, saying, “A study on the preparation for recession time. Focused on Savings, Portfolio and Job security. An educational article for ordinary person to help self to build a self defense against problems from economic slowdown i.e. recession”

Raymond presents Where Is The Safest Place To Save Or Invest Your Money? posted at Money Blue Book.

Raymond presents Where Are The 12 Month 0% No Balance Transfer Fee Credit Card Offers? posted at Money Blue Book.

November 4th - Election 2008

BARRACK OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION!!

BARRACK OBAMA IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!

JOE BIDEN IS THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!

Several stores around the country are offering free drinks or food on election day as a way to encourage people to vote. In order to get the free item, you have to show your ‘I Voted’ sticker, some just ask you to tell them that you voted or for some you don’t even have to say anything.

Some of the bigger stores that offer free items are Krispy Kreme donuts, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry’s and Chick-Fil-A. The USA Today site lists some of these and descriptions about them:

USA Today - Free Election day stuff