Five Questions to Ask About Your Credit Card Terms and Conditions
I’m not opposed to credit cards – but I do believe that the only way to use credit is to […]
Credit Cards
Debt Management
The “Snowflake Method” Turns Spare Change into a Powerful Debt Reduction Tool
Chances are, you’ve heard of the “snowball method” for paying down credit card debt. In a nutshell, the snowball method
Saving Money
Kickstart Your Savings or Debt Repayment Plan with a 30-Day Spending Freeze
Trying to pay down credit card debt? Want to beef up your vacation savings or your emergency fund? A month-long
Debt Management
Got Debt? Here are Seven Ways to Reduce Your Debt by $100 This Week
Looking for a way to put a serious dent in your credit card debt? It would be nice to wipe
Finances
How Peer Pressure Can Wreck Your Finances
When you think “peer pressure,” you probably think of kids: High school students pushing each other to make dumb decisions,
Saving Money
Five Money-Smart Vacation Tips
Summer is right around the corner – and for many folks, that means that it’s time to start planning a
Credit Cards
The “Skimming” Scam: Technology, Thieves, and ATM Machines
The “Skimming” Scam: Technology, Thieves, and ATM Machines Imagine this: Right now, there’s a band of tech-savvy crooks prowling the
Money Management
Five Fantastic Apps for Managing Your Money
Staying on top of your finances doesn’t have to be difficult in the digital age. There are a variety of
Finances
Putting Your Bills on Autopilot: The Pros and Cons
With the click of a single button, you can ensure that all of your bills are paid on time. You
Credit
Credit, Debt, and Taxes: What You Should Know
The official IRS deadline is nearly here (it’s April 15 – unless you’re planning to file for an extension), but
Debt Elimination, Saving Money
What Is Compound Interest: Making Money (or Debt) Grow
You’ve probably heard the term “compound interest” before. But what is compound interest? Is it good, or bad? Do you
Finances, Tax Tips
Get Ready for Income Taxes – Here’s How
Still waiting to file your 2012 income taxes? The deadline to file is April 15, so you’ve got time –