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Don’t Let Sneaky Expenses Bust Your Budget

By Mike Peterson / February 28, 2017

A detailed, well-planned budget is one of your best tools in your quest for financial responsibility and a good defense […]

By Mike Peterson / February 24, 2017

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s hard to imagine life without credit cards. Used responsibly, credit cards can help us

By Mike Peterson / January 24, 2017

If you’ve ever struggled to pay down high-interest credit card debt, you know that it can start to feel overwhelming

By Mike Peterson / December 20, 2016

The holidays are a time filled with fun, friends, and family gatherings. A time for shopping and gift exchanges. A

By Mike Peterson / November 15, 2016

There’s more to being financially responsible than budgeting. Staying on top of your finances also means knowing how to keep

By Mike Peterson / November 2, 2016

Here’s a fun fact about ATMs: Did you know that the patent for the first cash machine was filed in

By Mike Peterson / July 25, 2016

If you’re struggling to pay down high-interest credit card debt, a balance transfer can be a powerful tool. Balance transfers

By Mike Peterson / June 21, 2016

Seems like everyone has an opinion about money – how you should spend it, how you should invest it, and

If you’re like most people, you probably have a regret or two. It’s only natural to look back and think,

By Mike Peterson / April 25, 2016

Here’s something that might surprise you: While it’s absolutely true that responsible credit use is a must for establishing a

By Mike Peterson / March 22, 2016

I’ve written several blogs about how to use credit cards the right way – paying off your balance in full;

By Mike Peterson / February 3, 2016

What’s the deal with “soft” vs. “hard” inquiries? How does a secured card work? How many credit cards is too