http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Norm+Deplume Finances Norm Deplume Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337701&ca=Finances U.S. consumers will now benefit from better regulations that protect them from the deceptive practices many credit card companies use. The most clear cut benefit of these new federal regulations is the protection from many types of interest rate hikes and late fees. While these new rules were announ... Finances Norm Deplume Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=336306&ca=Finances With the overall economy in a serious slump, the upcoming new year provides a great reason to turn your own personal finances around. Try out these ten simple tips and turn over a new financial leaf: 1. Deal with your debt, especially credit cards. You can easily save $700 by transferring a card wit...