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View Article  Fred Harteis News Articles- 4 Easy Ways to Beat Stress at Work

Fred Harteis News Article - Why did you quit your last job -- assuming you left voluntarily? According to a recent study of 93 big companies by human-resources consultants Watson Wyatt (www.watsonwyatt.com), the No. 1 reason why people quit is excessive stress. Yet employers seem unaware of this, or in denial: When asked why they thought employees were leaving, most HR managers gave insufficient pay and lack of career development, including promotions, as ...   more »

View Article  Fred Harteis News Articles - Lending money to a family member

Fred Harteis News Articles  - Shakespeare wrote that loaning money to a friend is a good way to lose both friend and money. So what do you do when a relative hits you up for a quick cash infusion? Tread carefully.

 

Often, the First Bank of Dad (or Mom) is the first place people turn when they have financial trouble, and many do have a need. A recent survey by Fidelity Investments found ...   more »

View Article  Harteis Deimler News - Dealing With Credit Card Offers

Fred Harteis News Articles - Credit card offers frequently use teaser rates to acquire new customers. These are introductory rates that last a few months before the regular interest rate kicks in. Some of the attributes of teaser programs include:

 

Length of time the rates are offered. Teaser rates generally last only a few months, perhaps three to six months. Be sure to ask the card company what the regular interest rate will be ...   more »

View Article  Harteis Deimler News Articles - Financial tips for couples

Fred Harteis News Articles - Instead of jewelry, chocolate or flowers this Valentine's Day, get your special someone a gift they'll really benefit from. Here are some financial tips for couples that will fatten your wallet.

 

1: Get your own credit history

If you use someone else's credit card as an authorized user, you'll want to establish your own credit identity. That's because Fair Isaac is planning on rolling out FICO '08.

 

If ...   more »

View Article  Harteis Deimler News Articles- Top 5 Loans To Avoid

Fred Harteis News Articles - LOOKING FOR A QUICK LOAN? There's no shortage of companies willing to help you out of a bind. But if you aren't careful, those offers of fast cash could leave you significantly worse off than when you started.

 

Here are five consumer loans you're better off skipping:

1. Payday Loans

Payday loans are a treacherous beast. They're small in size: The typical borrower takes on just $300 to $500, ...   more »