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Gosh! Which Credit Card To Choose?!

2008-07-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

Finding a credit card to purchase that new laptop computer online has been a difficult task. I have looked through so many bank websites and credit card websites and am still baffled as to which online credit cards would most suit my financial situation. I am hoping to find a credit card with interest free days and reward programs. A low interest rate would be the cherry on top if such a bank card exists. I would hope to pay off any credit card debts before the interest free days have ended so all my purchases on credit will not be charged any interest at all. I will compare credit cards online and see if I can at least create a shortlist to speed up the process.

Some 3G For Me

2008-07-16T20:44:00.000-07:00

Since the recent mobile phone reception disaster during the Gold Coast desalination plant construction, I have decided to buy a new 3G phone. My current phone is of the second generation so it's time I moved forward onto the modern coverage bandwagon. 3G phones seem to have the current mobile phone coverage technology so I hope my reception will improve once I have my new phone and new mobile network provider. There are so many 3G mobiles on the market that it will be a tough decision choosing which mobile phone is the right one for me. I shall endeavor to make the right choice!

Computer Burn Out

2008-07-16T20:24:00.000-07:00

My computer recently burnt out so I think it's a good time for a complete computer system overhaul. I need to buy everything including barcode printers and photo printers. I should be able to get a good computer deal if I buy it as a package with all the computer accessories I need rather than each item separately. I have seen some interest free payments for 6 to 12 months on computer packages which I think is my best option. There are several computer stores with such deals and even some online computer stores.

The computer accessory I am most keen to purchase is a new laser mouse. There are several different brands available so I will have to read some reviews and try them out in store. Apart from the tempting laser mice, I also need a new, fast CD ROM or DVD ROM drive, maybe even a couple so I can copy discs "on the fly". While i'm enjoying my tech shopping spree, I should buy computer adaptors for my laptop as I suspect my current adaptor is about to follow my PC and completely burn out. It's just fortunate that my computer equipment has died during the end of financial year computer sales when everything I could possibly want is at bargain prices.

Balance Transfers

2008-07-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

I need to avoid credit card debt. I've decided that the best way for me to do this is to look at balance transfer credit cards. A balance transfer allows you to transfer the credit balance from other cards onto a single credit card. Very convenient. Balance transfer credit cards are useful if you need to keep track of all the balance owing with your credit cards.

With balance transfer credit cards, you have a variety of benefits to go with them. Many credit card companies offer low or zero interest rates for an introductory period. If I spend carefully, I can pay off my credit card balance within the introductory period and avoid paying interest on my owing balance.

While searching for information on balance transfer credit cards, I found a site about balance transfers that let me compare credit cards. With this site, I can take a look at what the balance transfer credit cards offer and find out how they suit my needs.

As I needed to compare balance transfer credit cards, with balancetransfers.com.au, I was able to compare the balance transfer credit cards in Australia and find the credit card that offered me zero interest for the introductory period and low interest for the purchases I made after that. The card I found also had low annual fees, and a rewards program, which offered me great rewards for spending with my balance transfer credit cards.

If I ever need to compare credit cards in the future, I'll be taking a look at www.balancetransfers.com.au.

A Fresh Start in Finance

2008-06-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

It's imperitive that I start taking note of my finances and expenses. I need to find a new credit card with low interest rates and deals on balance transfers so I can reduce my interest payments and make a fresh start. It would be wonderful if I could find a credit card deal with all these benefits but i'm not sure it exists. I shall bide my time and pounce on any offers that become available. There should be some end of financial year deals coming out shortly so I shouldn't have to wait for long.

While hunting for a new credit card online, I came across these brilliant websites which have saved me a lot of time:

If I play my cards right, and I am quite a card-smith, then I will find myself a card with not only low interest rates and balance transfer deals, but also a great rewards program! It is not the most important feature but it would be nice to receive rewards now and then just for using my credit card. I plan to apply online for my credit card as online credit cards applications are much quicker to be processed and I should receive my card within days.

Technolo-what?

2008-05-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

A new laptop notebook for me? Why you shouldn't have!

Yes indeed, this really did happen...in my dream last night. I've been subtley placing hints around the house and mentioning how handy a portable computer would be but I don't think anyone has noticed. A portable printer wouldn't go astray either, I might have to scatter some printer hints around too, not that they help much! Perhaps if I take a less than subtle approach and casually stick pictures of laptops and printers all over the walls. I might just be on to something! The question is how to ensure a slim laptop is my prize rather than a bulky one?

I could always venture into a computer store myself and purchase all the tech I desire but I have no idea what a quality laptop looks like let alone know what features to look for. Cheap notebooks are fairly easy to find but i've heard they usually do not have terribly good features and are often manufactured by unknown companies. I need to find the best laptop I can for my small budget while still retaining a slim design.

Portable printer specs are also foreign to me, and what is this cartridge printer they speak of? All I hope for is quality photo printing and quick document printing while being whisper quiet. I have so many digital photos trapped on my memory card that I must set them free into the world! Digital photo frames just don't cut it, it's so much nicer to flick through a photo album remeniscing about the good old days.

I'll need to buy a laptop bag while i'm at it so I can take my new laptop with me everywhere and not worry about dropping or scratching it. There are so many different bag designs available, I think i'll decide once i've bought my laptop so I can match the colours. Perhaps laptop briefcases would be more suitable for corporate meetings and such.... I guess i'll just get both to fit in with any situation I may find myself in.

When it comes to laptops, do they have inbuilt modems I wonder, or do I need to buy one separately? I imagine they'd be inbuilt but, as I am clueless, I better find out. We have wireless internet set up at our house so a wireless internet connection is another feature I shall definitely require. The laptop harddrive will need to be fairy large to fit all my millions of songs and photos on, unless I buy an external harddrive too. I hear they're pretty handy!

One thing i've found with laptops in the past is their batteries run down very quickly when not plugged into a power supply. I think there are bigger notebook batteries you can buy...but will bigger batteries fit in the same battery space the smaller ones do? How very confusing! There are bound to be some answers online. I should google some of these questions to see if I can make head or tales of the terminology and computer technology.

Enough of this rambling, I should go and actually find the answers to all of my questions. I might even just visit a computer store and ask a staff member about a suitable computer system. The friendly reminders around the house may slowly deminish as I become more tech-savvy and am able to find laptop computers for myself. The dream of receiving a laptop and photo printer as a gift shall live on though!

Online Income!

2008-05-09T20:57:00.000-07:00

My cousin has recently been shopping online everyday and has picked up some great items for very little cash. I'm thinking of making more money by selling some of my items online but will need to set up some bank accounts first. Think of the financial possibilities of selling unwanted items rather than leaving them tucked away to collect dust. I will be able to put my credit cards away and keep up my insurance payments with no worries!

After i've made so much money i'm in wealthy heaven, I will begin investing in property and improve my banking activites. I must edit my financial planner STAT to display these wonderful future changes to my income. I'll have to check out all the online high interest savings accounts to make sure i'm getting the best interest rates and fewest fees. Thank goodness my cousin told me about this online world of money making or I would have to continue living in the dark from missing electricity bill payments.

The Odds Are With Me!

2008-04-30T17:27:00.000-07:00

Watching the racing last night, I decided it was time to start putting my winner predictions to the test. I've heard so much about betting and racing online but never had the confidence to actually place a bet until now. My last 20 predictions have been successful so I am positive I can win most of my bets and make a lot of cash.

I have dabbled in the occasional lottery and syndicate draw with my workmates but the odds of winning are far greater. My most recent entry was in a lotto jackpot but the Powerball results were a disappointing sight. I even included my lucky numbers, wore my lucky jersey, lucky socks and lucky hat, and rubbed the belly of the nearest Buddha, but it just wasn't meant to be.

I have been following the sporting odds for quite some time and from what I have seen, so much money can be made from just a gamble or two. I'm usually not into gambling but with odds like these, i'd be crazy not to!

Bouncing into Debt

2008-04-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

Since installing my brand new indoor basketball stadium, i've found myself with a quickly growing debt I just can't reduce. I've considered taking out second mortgage loans to keep me above water but i'm not sure that this is the right route for me.

I would be devastated if I had to sell my home or basketball stadium, they're both vital components of my life! If things get any worse, I may have to sell, or rent out my house and set up a home in the stadium. It has all the facilities I need so it could definitely be a possibility. Perhaps debt consolidations are the answer to such a sticky situation.

My friends and bank manager have discussed my ever increasing debt on numerous occassions but I never took any notice. It looks like they were right after all, i'm terrible with money, but I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you nosey kids!

So, my options are second mortgage loans, debt consolidations, or, as i've had some money problems in the past, I may have to rely on bad credit loans to save me.

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2008-04-20T21:54:00.000-07:00

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