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		<title>Making the Decision: Online Payday Loans</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2011/12/26/making-the-decision-online-payday-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a sickening feeling, hearing that once again your car is on the fritz. With ten days before pay-day and a checkbook balance that won&#8217;t even come close to covering the repairs. You&#8217;re stuck – right? No car, no way to work&#8230;eventually that will mean no job. What choice do you have? How can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/ATM_750x1300.jpg/137px-ATM_750x1300.jpg" alt="" align="right" hspace="10" />It is a sickening feeling, hearing that once again your car is on the fritz. With ten days before pay-day and a checkbook balance that won&#8217;t even come close to covering the repairs. You&#8217;re stuck – right? No car, no way to work&#8230;eventually that will mean no job. What choice do you have? How can you get the car fixed without bouncing a check? The answer is simple: choose one of the many payday advance lenders that are available to help you in your time of need.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">What Is a Payday Advance?</h3>
<p>For those that are not familiar with the term, understanding what a payday advance, sometimes called a cash advance, is the first step. In the simplest terms, a cash advance is a simple loan, not based on a credit score, which must be paid back in a short period of time. The amount of the <a href="http://www.paydayone.com/">online payday loan</a> is dependent on the amount of money you make. Payday advance lenders have few requirements for applicants to qualify. These typically include proof of employment, a checking account, and a registered phone.<span id="more-3823"></span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">How Do They Work?</h3>
<p>Unlike traditional loans through a bank, a payday loan doesn&#8217;t need a credit check, collateral, or other information. Instead, lenders rely on a few simple checks before lending money. Because of the lack of collateral, the loans have to be paid back quickly. Lenders feel comfortable loaning out money because they typically have access to the checking account of those who borrow. In fact, many need a post-dated check or permission to withdraw money via EFT. Little risk to the lender, immediate access to funds for the borrower are the hallmarks of the cash advance process.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Finding a Lender</h3>
<p>While there are literally thousands of payday advance lenders to choose from, they were not all created equal. When selecting your lender, keep in mind a few critical points. First, they should offer an easy process. This often means an online company. Second, take a look at the list of required documents. A no fax provider is often the easiest to work with. Finally, carefully review the terms and conditions.</p>
<p>A payday advance loan can be an excellent way to keep yourself afloat in the event of an emergency. Be sure you understand what a cash advance is and carefully select your lender to take advantage of this helpful financial tool. You will have little reason to worry about emergencies once you understand how they work.</p>
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		<title>Outdoor Wear</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2011/12/04/outdoor-wear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m shopping for fleece jackets for the husband&#8217;s 5-day trip after Christmas. We have no idea how cold it can get in the mountains but just to be safe, he&#8217;s bringing one and a few scarf and gloves. Anyway, I&#8217;m surprised at how expensive some of these jackets can be. Which is probably why the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m shopping for <a href="http://www.rockymountaintrail.com/outdoor/Jackets/Fleece_Jackets/">fleece jackets</a> for the husband&#8217;s 5-day trip after Christmas. We have no idea how cold it can get in the mountains but just to be safe, he&#8217;s bringing one and a few scarf and gloves. Anyway, I&#8217;m surprised at how expensive some of these jackets can be. Which is probably why the reason it took so long for the husband to buy one. Since we live in a tropical country, we just have no use for it. But now he does. Similar to when we had to go to Hongkong on their coldest month, we had to purchase tons of warm clothes, amounting to more than $200. What&#8217;s sad about it is that we will rarely use those clothes unless we go back to somewhere cold again. Anyway &#8211; I know this one will be a good investment and I&#8217;m sure he&#8217;ll find a way to use it not just this one time.</p>
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		<title>RV Maintenance</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2011/07/25/rv-maintenance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve read on rv insurance while I was waiting for the husband in the doctor&#8217;s office. Amazing how much you need to pay on repairs if you don&#8217;t have an insurance. Which is why I&#8217;ve repeatedly asked my uncle to thunk twice before investing on an RV. I know he&#8217;s anxious to get one especially [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve read on <a href="http://www.goodsamrvinsurance.com/">rv insurance</a> while I was waiting for the husband in the doctor&#8217;s office. Amazing how much you need to pay on repairs if you don&#8217;t have an insurance. Which is why I&#8217;ve repeatedly asked my uncle to thunk twice before investing on an RV. I know he&#8217;s anxious to get one especially after seeing Meet the Parents 2 again and their luxurious mobile home.</p>
<p>Having said that, check out the photos below for some samples of really high-end motor homes. Now I, would not hesitate to live in any of these for a few weeks while traveling.<br />
<a href="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2007-12-04_102124.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3742" title="2007-12-04_102124" src="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2007-12-04_102124-300x204.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="204" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2007-12-04_103452.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3743" title="2007-12-04_103452" src="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2007-12-04_103452-300x186.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="186" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/domani-749062.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3744" title="domani-749062" src="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/domani-749062-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /></a></p>
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		<title>Buying Car Insurance Online</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2009/01/16/buying-car-insurance-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shopping for insurance packages, most especially for cars can get pretty confusing if you have no idea what to expect. Some agents will say whatever they want just to have you sign up. This always ends up either you paying more than what you need, or paying for something cheap yet don&#8217;t really have the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shopping for insurance packages, most especially for cars can get pretty confusing if you have no idea what to expect. Some agents will say whatever they want just to have you sign up. This always ends up either you paying more than what you need, or paying for something cheap yet don&#8217;t really have the coverage that you&#8217;re looking for. </p>
<p>If you are looking for a car insurance or want to add to your existing package, I suggest you take a look at insurancequotesus.com. This site helps consumers access thousands of insurance providers nationwide for free. They research the market for the lowest <a href="http://www.insurancequotesus.com/" target="_blank">insurance quotes</a> available so they can offer it to you via their free quote comparison service. Based on the information that you will provide in the online questionnaire, they will match you with three insurance companies so you can compare their packages side by side and be able to decide which one is for you. Some of the companies that are in their database are Unitrin Direct, Safeco Insurance, Arrowhead, Liberty Mutual, The Hartford and AIG.</p>
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		<title>Shopping Shut Down</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2008/12/05/shopping-shut-down/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I receive about five emails everyday about online shopping deals. So there&#8217;s no surprise really if I turn back on my promise not to shop anymore. The deals are just too good to ignore and makes you wonder if something as good will ever come again. Luckily, I&#8217;ve already withdrawn my paypal money. My credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I receive about five emails everyday about online shopping deals. So there&#8217;s no surprise really if I turn back on my promise not to shop anymore. The deals are just too good to ignore and makes you wonder if something as good will ever come again. Luckily, I&#8217;ve already withdrawn my paypal money. My credit card is not accepted on most stores too so even if I still want to shop, it&#8217;s not possible anymore. This is good or else I might find myself getting a <a href="http://www.pacificadvance.com">cash advance</a> or something similar. I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s something wrong about it. I just don&#8217;t believe in spending money that isn&#8217;t yours especially on trivial items such as accessories, clothes or shoes.</p>
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		<title>Dream Homes Within Your Budget</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2008/12/02/dream-homes-within-your-budget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a fan of Schumacher homes. I only found out about them while browsing for great houses online (getting ideas for our dream house). They have this great gallery of custom houses that they&#8217;ve done and all at a very reasonable price. Unlike other builders, Schumacher helps you design your house based from your own [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a fan of Schumacher homes. I only found out about them while browsing for great houses online (getting ideas for our dream house). They have this great gallery of custom houses that they&#8217;ve done and all at a very reasonable price. Unlike other builders, Schumacher helps you design your house based from your own ideas. Whether it&#8217;s a a couple of photos you&#8217;ve compiled from magazines or straight out of your head, you can get turn your ideas into the real thing with the help of Real Time Design software. Your suggestions/feedbacks can be seen live while the drawing team updates the floor plan. </p>
<p>And did I mention the price? Not only you can customize a floor plan any way you like but you can get the updated quote / pricing just as fast. On other companies, it might take days before you get receive the latest pricing but with Schumacher Homes, you can receive a no-obligation price quote with items individually itemize to let you know where your money is going. But don&#8217;t take my word for it. You can read the <a href="http://press.schumacherhomes.com">Schumacher Homes Press</a> page and decide on your own.</p>
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		<title>LCD TV Soon?</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2008/11/29/lcd-tv-soon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eversince my client/friend said that he can buy me almost any electronics that I want from the US, The Husband couldn&#8217;t sit still anymore. We have been looking to purchase an LCD TV but due to budget constraints, we kept putting it off. But according to my friend, we can order it online and he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eversince my client/friend said that he can buy me almost any electronics that I want from the US, The Husband couldn&#8217;t sit still anymore. We have been looking to purchase an <a href="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/wiki/LCD+Televisions">LCD TV</a> but due to budget constraints, we kept putting it off. But according to my friend, we can order it online and he will have it shipped at a cheaper rate because he knows someone who does it for a very reasonable price. And that if you calculate the total price, it will still be around $200 cheaper. We&#8217;re online window shopping now just to see if we can stretch our budget. </p>
<p>First stop &#8211; Shopwiki&#8217;s <a href="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/wiki/LCD+Televisions">LCD TV buying guide</a>. It&#8217;s the first place that I visit whenever I&#8217;m getting ready to shop for something big. You need to know all your options and learn the features if you&#8217;re planning to spend huge amount of money. After reviewing the suggestions from Shopwiki, I&#8217;ve narroed down our options to <a href="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/">Sharp Aquos LCD</a> which is right under our budget at 32&quot; or the Humax 22&quot;. Regardless of our choice, I do hope the resolution is really good so we can watch HD movies.</p>
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		<title>Blame Stylehive</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2008/11/25/blame-stylehive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;re probably done with your Christmas shopping as early as November. But if you&#8217;re not, I highly suggest you visit StyleHive for their Christmas gift suggestions. The Christmas decors alone will make you want to pull out your credit cards and spend to your heart&#8217;s content. I would love to get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;re probably done with your Christmas shopping as early as November. But if you&#8217;re not, I highly suggest you visit StyleHive for their <a href="http://www.stylehive.com/tag/christmas">Christmas</a> gift suggestions. The Christmas decors alone will make you want to pull out your credit cards and spend to your heart&#8217;s content.</p>
<p>I would love to get something similar to this Blue Cottage Collection for our house.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1367" title="l2_blue_villagescape_lg" src="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/l2_blue_villagescape_lg-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></p>
<p>This is just a photo but I can already feel the magic in the air just by looking at it. I wonder how it will look with christmas lights all over the houses? I&#8217;m sure it will be amazing. It&#8217;s surprisingly affordable too, only $39-$79 for the whole piece.</p>
<p>And yes, I know I sad I&#8217;m done with Christmas shopping but that&#8217;s for my loved ones. I haven&#8217;t shopped for myself yet aside from a few trinkets here and there. Well, okay I admit. When I say few, I meant shoes and purse. <img src='http://iamdzoi.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  But isn&#8217;t Christmas the time for giving and receiving? I doubt if The Husband has bought anything yet for me. So if you are reading this, I wouldn&#8217;t mind receiving any of these: Joy Large Boston, charm bracelet and necklace from Tiffany, a Sony Ericsson Xperia or iPod Touch. I didn&#8217;t even have to research these online. I got most from them from the Stylehive Christmas category.</p>
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		<title>On Sports Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahhh, to have a car like this. I&#8217;ve always been a fan of top down cars ever since I saw this movie scene where a lady was driving in the countryside (Ireland probably, can&#8217;t remember) and she looked so free and happy. Not that I would know how to drive or even if I can, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ahhh, to have a car like this. </p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1360" title="2008-audi-tt-2dr-roadster-man-quattro_100164614_m" src="http://iamdzoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2008-audi-tt-2dr-roadster-man-quattro_100164614_m-300x160.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="160" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve always been a fan of top down cars ever since I saw this movie scene where a lady was driving in the countryside (Ireland probably, can&#8217;t remember) and she looked so free and happy. Not that I would know how to drive or even if I can, it&#8217;s not possible to put the top down when driving here in Manila. But according to my friend (who is also my client), he can.</p>
<p>As a gift to himself, he&#8217;s planning to purchase an <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/modelintro/audi_tt_2008">audi tt </a>before the year ends. When he told me about this, I immediately checked this car review called at thecarconnection.com to see how it looks and most important of all, how much it will cost. The price range from $34,800 &#8211; $45,900 which isn&#8217;t at all surprising. What shocked me is that my friend would like to get it in cash. Anyway, the review for this car was so good that if I had the money, I would&#8217;ve instantly clicked on the &#8220;get a free price quote&#8221;. The style, according to the review, has gone from cute to sinister. With crisper edges, three-dimensional effect in the taillights design, and the not too crowded interior &#8211; I would find it hard to say no to this sports car at all.<br />
Like it too? Try reading the full review at thecarconnection.com website.</p>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s Your Boss?</title>
		<link>http://iamdzoi.com/2008/11/21/whos-your-boss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh, by the way, before I forget. I want to share with you this online directory of Franchising opportunities. I learned about it from my client who&#8217;s just recently resigned from his job to just manage his businesses online. For as low as $10,000 investment, you can be an IT consultant, run a hosting company [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh, by the way, before I forget. I want to share with you this online directory of <a href="http://www.franchiseopportunities.com">Franchising</a> opportunities. I learned about it from my client who&#8217;s just recently resigned from his job to just manage his businesses online. For as low as $10,000 investment, you can be an IT consultant, run a hosting company and offer various Internet services from the comforts of your own home. Just check out the companies from the &#8220;Computers and Internet&#8221; category at franchiseopportunities.com to see what I&#8217;m talking about. This site has the largest directory of available franchise and business opportunities &#8211; from automotive to business services, child related to foods, health and fitness to home, senior care to sports and many many more.   Want to be your own boss? This site will help you decide which business will be perfect for you.</p>
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