Mike Peterson, Author at DebtGuru Credit Counseling and Debt Management Services

The Benefits (and Risks) of “Swipe and Go” Cards

By Mike Peterson / March 9, 2012

They’re the latest innovation in credit- and debit-card technology: “Swipe and go” cards make it easier than ever to get […]

By Mike Peterson / February 27, 2012

It’s that time again. Income tax time, that is. And whether you’re planning to file online or by mail; whether

By Mike Peterson / February 21, 2012

. . . and Why You Don’t Need Them If you’ve got a credit card, chances are good that your

By Mike Peterson / February 14, 2012

I’m not a romance guru, and I’m not the first guy anybody would go to for dating advice. But I

By Mike Peterson / January 24, 2012

How a Few Bad Habits Can Add Up to a Cycle of Eternal Debt We all know that credit cards

By Mike Peterson / January 10, 2012

Simple tips that will help you get out of debt this year. 1) Track your spending for 30 days. 2)

By Mike Peterson / December 20, 2011

Maybe you overdid the holiday spending this year. Maybe you’re planning on buying a house or a new car soon

By Mike Peterson / November 23, 2011

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re like most people that means you’re probably looking for a

By Mike Peterson / November 14, 2011

These tips will help you to set, and stay within a holiday budget. If you need additional help, sign-up for

By Mike Peterson / October 25, 2011

You weren’t born rich. You didn’t win a million bucks in last week’s lottery (and, odds are, you won’t be

By Mike Peterson / September 27, 2011

Are there really “no-limit” credit cards? Is a high credit limit better than a lower one? Will a high credit

By Mike Peterson / August 22, 2011

What happens when you fall (and stay) behind on your credit card payments? And how do you fix it? If