Financial Articles and Information http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ 2013-05-21T10:27:55+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/rss/favicon.gif text/html 2013-05-20T22:37:24+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/why-do-magnetic-stripes-stop-working-6WLPGG7N/ A number of different types of cards nowadays use magnetic strips to convey information, provide access and conduct purchases. Examples of various cards include credit cards, debit cards, library card [...] text/html 2013-05-20T21:17:24+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/tips-for-surviving-an-irs-audit-QBGJVNHK/ Surviving an IRS audit is no simple task but for those individuals who remain calm, have their paperwork in order and above all else, act professional, the process shouldn't be particularly difficult. 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Normally a lawyer should only be consulted when all options are exhausted because [...] text/html 2013-05-18T18:39:10+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/is-it-safer-to-use-my-credit-card-rather-than-my-debit-card-MLNXPW61/ When deciding whether or not to use a credit card or debit card when completing a financial transaction, there are pros and cons to both options. Credit cards have been in existence a few decades long [...] text/html 2013-05-18T17:34:00+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/what-are-the-most-common-ways-to-fund-a-small-business-3TGCKSYG/ When it comes to acquiring the financial resources necessary to fund your small business some options are more attractive or attainable than others. There are a number of different factors which deter [...] text/html 2013-05-17T18:54:19+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/how-to-get-a-personal-loan-quickly-PKPWGFZD/ It will sometimes be necessary to get a personal loan quickly to pay for unexpected expenses like an auto repair or medical bill. There are a number of different types of personal loans available for [...] text/html 2013-05-17T18:19:26+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/why-should-you-check-a-tenant's-credit-report-WA4SDS2O/ A credit report provides significant insight into a persons financial past and whether or not they are fiscally responsible or have had ongoing money management problems. 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There isn't one single best solution to eliminate excessive debt since you can use multiple [...] text/html 2013-05-15T18:45:14+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/how-to-promote-your-home-business-SMHKEL2G/ Establishing a new home business can be difficult in and of itself from creating a business plan to obtaining proper financing. But what happens if you don't have any customers? What are the various o [...] text/html 2013-05-15T18:01:05+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/tips-for-starting-a-home-business-97APNC4F/ It is the desire of many individuals to start a home business doing something they love while providing a product or service to the rest of the world. While the goals are often ambitious, they're not [...] text/html 2013-05-14T20:06:02+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/how-to-access-a-home-equity-line-of-credit-5S6UJ8NK/ Many property owners who have accrued substantial home equity over the years will often choose to borrow against it to consolidate debt or remodel their home. This can be a smart move since home equit [...] text/html 2013-05-14T19:39:06+01:00 http://www.stockmonkeys.com/ StockMonkeys.com/ http://www.stockmonkeys.com/how-long-does-a-foreclosure-stay-on-my-credit-report-9V2IW1EB/ A foreclosure will remain on a consumer's credit report for up to seven years and during that time can severely impact their ability to obtain a loan, get a job or rent an apartment. 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