What is APR? CRA? FICO? A Guide to Common Credit Acronyms
As someone who works in finance and gives debt advice for a living, I’ve gotten used to all of the […]
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Predatory Lending Scams and Fast Cash Gimmicks to Avoid
Predatory Lending: Scams and Fast Cash Gimmicks to Avoid It’s a sad fact that there’s always someone out there looking to
Should You Take on Debt? How to Decide
Should You Take on Debt? How to Decide It might surprise you to know that I’m not 100 percent anti-debt.
Credit Card Balance Transfer Pros and Cons
If you’re carrying a substantial amount of credit card debt, there’s a good chance that you’ve probably at least considered
Credit Cards: Are You Using or Abusing Them?
There’s no denying that credit cards are super-convenient: With a single swipe, you can pay for everything from a tank
Break Free From Your Money Rut
Stuck in a Money Rut? Here’s How to Break Free Ever feel like your money is just sort of .
7 Rules for Safe, Secure Mobile Banking
7 Rules for Safe, Secure Mobile Banking If you have a smartphone, chances are good that you use a mobile
Financial Spring Cleaning
Get Organized with a Financial Spring Cleaning If you’re like me, you probably associate spring with the traditional “spring cleaning.”
Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Finances, Money Management
What to do When Your APR Goes Up
I’ve written a great deal about credit cards over the years, from credit card security to disputing charges to what
How To Improve Your Finances in Just 20 Days
Looking for a way to get your finances in order? Want to set some goals, revisit your budget, or lower
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Building a Better Online Banking Password
Building a Better Online Banking Password Most of my readers know that I’m a pretty big fan of technology, especially
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Protect Your Money from Hackers, Dumpster Divers, and Skimmers
If you’ve watched the news lately, you probably know that Home Depot is currently investigating a potential security breach that