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So we have all seen the magnetic strip (or stripe) on the back of the credit card. We all know that it is important to a purchase. But what does it do?  How does it work? Read More

Aside from being the hero of the American Revolution and serving as the first President of the United States, George Washington happened to be a very rich man, among the richest in the American colonies. He married Martha Custis, one of the wealthiest widows in Virginia, and lived on the enormous estate known as Mount Vernon. Read More

For those interested in tips on money, credit, debt, and other financial issues, there is a new place to go on the Internet.

The Federal Trade Commission has started a blog site for consumers that will provide tips and advice. The blog is found at http://consumer.gov/ncpw/. The site debuted Dec. 30, 2009. Read More