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Cadillac Battles the Stigma of GM Bankruptcy

General Motors bought the luxurious Cadillac brand all the way back in 1909. According to Bloomberg, now, in an era when bankruptcy of all kinds are rampant and the new GM operates in the shadow of a $50 billion bankruptcy backed by the U.S. government, Cadillac is attempting to edge away from the stigma of [...]

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More Customer Credit Information from NPR Podcast

As mentioned yesterday, National Public Radio recently released a podcast offering consumer tips for the new year, including advice regarding the Credit CARD Act going into effect early this year.
Another section features consumer reporter Bob Sullivan offering useful hints for saving money when buying a new car. Here’s a summary of his suggestions. (Note that [...]

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Last Chance to Cash in Your Clunker

The government’s Cash for Clunkers car rebate program is putting on the brakes starting Monday. That means you have about 48 hours to trade in your “clunker” for a new, fuel-efficient model and get up to $4,500 back.
The program, which launched July 24, was supposed to run until November 1. The government has given out [...]

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