Debt Repayment Strategies to Avoid
You probably know by now that I’m a pretty big advocate of responsible credit card use. I don’t think credit […]
Credit Card Debt, Debt Elimination, Debt Management
Budgeting, Money Management
Financial Red Flags: Signs Your Finances are in Trouble
Financial problems rarely happen overnight. In fact, if you know what to look for, you can spot money problems far
Debt Collection, Debt Management
Return of the Living Debt!
What Everyone Should Know About “Zombie Debt” It’s been five years since that fateful day when you settled your outstanding
Credit
Five Steps to a Better Credit Score
You probably already know that less-than-perfect credit can make life difficult: Bad credit can make it difficult to buy a
Credit Card Debt, Credit Cards
Credit Card Rewards: Are They Worth it?
Credit card companies sometimes use rewards – things like airline miles, rewards points, and cash-back offers — as a way
Credit Card Debt, Debt Elimination
Got Debt? Consider the Snowball Method to Pay it Down Quickly
If one of your goals for this year is to pay down your credit cards, it’s hard to go wrong
Budgeting, Saving Money
Save on Everything: How to Get the Stuff You Need for Less
Maybe your new year’s resolution was to shop smarter or save more money. Maybe you’re planning a major 2013 budget
Budgeting, Saving Money
Fun and Frugal Holiday Parties
The holiday season is here, and that means one thing: Parties. Chances are, you’re planning at least one holiday-themed party
Finances, Saving Money
How to Avoid Credit Card Theft During the Holidays
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Doorbusters. Early-bird sales. Chances are you’ve been to a few of your favorite stores — online
Saving Money
Ideas for a Fun, Frugal Holiday Gift Exchange
Holiday gift-giving is a whole lot of fun: There’s nothing quite like the warm fuzzies you get from giving someone
Debt Management, Finances
Layaway: An Alternative to High-Interest Debt
If you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for ways to get the most bang for your holiday buck –
Credit Card Debt, Debt Management, Saving Money
Before you Transfer: Tips for Making the Most of a Balance Transfer
A balance transfer – especially a balance transfer with a 0% introductory interest rate – can seem pretty tempting, especially