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I felt that the Halloween weekend called for something special and Cain Motters art came to the rescue. The Los Angeles-based artist has found an ingenious way of paying off his credit card debt. Hes created a hell of it.

Motter is creatively destroying the plastic symbols of his indebtedness by melting them into visions of what he thinks they really represent (see the slideshow below or a full-screen version here). Then he sells them for $1,200 apiece.

Here is how Motter explained to the BBC the story behind his art:

I started college in 1994 and they apparently sold students information to banks, so I received credit card applications in the mail.

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Many consumers consider bargaining or negotiating prices to be rude.

They think that trying to get a lower price on a new or used car will offend the car salesman.

This is an unfortunate attitude because haggling is a well-established artform among businesses.

In business-to-business transactions, the customer always tries to get the best price possible from the seller. No one gives a hang if it is considered rude or not.

New and used car consumers would do well to adopt the same attitude in order to secure better deals for themselves. The state of the Economy today actually makes it easier to negotiate a better deal on a car.

Getting the research done before walking onto the car lot may spare the customer the trouble of haggling.

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It is the long-awaited dream of every working adult: the relaxation of retirement. For some, though, this dream may never come to fruition. Lack of savings, ballooning debt, and overspending are just a few of the roadblocks preventing an aging workforce from realizing their retirement goals. Whether you are 25 or 55, the task of preparing for the future is an important one. Begin today by following the essential steps below.

1. Tackle debt. Credit restoration (often termed credit repair) is imperative in the world of stress-free retirement. If you are approaching the age of career departure, now is the time to get serious about your financial burdens.

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With so many changes going on in the credit and financial sector these days, we thought itd be a great time to take a look at the many options small businesses have when seeking a credit card. The fees, terms and conditions and other factors play such a big role in what a business owner ultimately looks for. So, here, we have it all spelled out.

We like this card for a number of reasons, but mostly, its the versatility thats offered that serves as the big draw for many business owners. The rewards are plentiful, too. You earn an impressive 5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent annually on office supplies, communications services and even cable services.

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Does anyone know where I can find a personal unsecured loan? I tried my bank but they said no, I have great credit the said my debt to income was off. Can anyone legitimate point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

KMalcom~Texas

Although there are a number of websites that advertise that you can check your credit report or get your credit scores for free, you must watch out. There is a catch here and even though they mention the word ‘free’ these reports actually cost money. You may take a look at some of these websites to see what they actually charge.

Prior to checking anything you must know the basic difference between credit scores and credit reports. A credit report will show all the accounts that are in your name, the details regarding how long you have had the account, the amount you owe, your payment history etc. Whe

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