CNN just published an interesting article on how to give up credit cards and manage debt. I thought to share it with you here! What more, a fellow blogger and Money Writer, Frugal Dad, was mentioned in the article, which is pretty cool to say the least. Managing Debt Wisely: Thoughts On Credit Cards Some …
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At one point, I had no credit history. I found out soon enough why building credit is important. Living with no credit is tough and expensive. Up until two years after I graduated from college, I used to be one of the 20 million people in the US who lived without any credit. Although I …
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As I mentioned in my other blog, The Digerati Life, I’ll be on a webcast this Friday, between 1 to 2 pm as a blogger panelist in a media event sponsored by Citi Cards. It’ll have a Q & A session that will cover topics on Generation Y and personal finance, and will feature the …
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A look at the pros and cons of various money cards such as cash and credit cards, retail cards and gift cards. Photo by Psuedo-Funny Screencaps featuring The Simpsons Though it’s been often argued that card holders end up paying more than those who pay cash for their purchases, money cards do have some good …
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We’re facing a new age of tighter credit, loan limits and credit card defaults. What does the future hold for us consumers? Photo by Dane Sparza With millions of Americans deeply in debt, it is unlikely that our nation’s financial crisis is nearing its end. For the average American family facing an increased cost …
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Want to build your credit? Here are some thoughts on how to establish credit for the first time. How Do You Begin To Establish Credit? I remember trying to establish credit in the U.S. five years ago when my wife and I returned from working in Mexico for 20 years. Our Social Security numbers returned …
Watch out for these financial products. When you’ve got financial concerns, many people want to give you their two cents: from television advertisers and magazine articles, to solicitation emails that offer a variety of ways to make ends meet. Unfortunately, there’s no magic solution to our financial difficulties. In fact, if we’re not careful, we …
We’ve had the pleasure to join a few carnivals this week and here were a few favorites we’d like to highlight from the great lists put together by the hosts. From the Carnival of Personal Finance #168 at One Caveman’s Financial Journey: Retired at 47: Should You Carry A Credit Card? Money Ning: How Our …
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