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 […]
Finances, Saving Money
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
Budgeting, DebtGuru® In the Media
Creating a Budget
Simple instructions for creating a budget: “Budget” is perhaps the scariest word in the English language: Few things strike fear
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Seven Signs of a Debt Problem:
Are you in control of your credit card debt – or is your credit card debt controlling you? Although
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How Much Money Are You Leaking Every Month?
Six Little Expenses That Chip Away at Your Finances You think of yourself as a careful spender. You budget –
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The Debt Guru’s Official Black Friday Survival Guide
Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is on the way – and the holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. That’s
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How to Save Up $300 in time for the Holidays
I know, I know: It’s October. It’s not even Halloween yet, and I’m rolling out the holiday topics. But the
Budgeting
Hate Budgets? Try This One!
Budgets have kind of a bad rap. If you’re like most people, “budgeting” is probably not on your list of
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Thou Shalt Live Within Your Means (for financial happiness)
During a recent family vacation, I spotted a sign in front of a church parking lot that said: “Thou
Debt Elimination, Debt Management
Four Compelling Reasons For Getting Out of Debt
Nobody really wants to carry credit card debt – but it’s easy to rationalize debt as just one more unpleasant