Managing Money & Debt
How We Paid Off a Huge Debt
Recently, my husband and I paid off a huge debt ,even though we are living on only one income. I’m still in shock that we paid this off so soon and without borrowing money. We did it and that means you can do it too! When I got married 2 years ago, a friend asked... »
Why You Shouldn’t Get an Internet Loan
Is there anything worse than credit card debt? Yes, internet loans! If you come across an internet loan company, run the other way! Why am I talking about internet loans? Because more people nowadays are borrowing money online. To many of us who are stuck in a mountain of debt, getting a giant check to... »
Easy Budgeting with Mint
I used to track my spending through Quicken. But I got lazy and stopped tracking my spending and budget for several months. With Quicken, you have to sign into your bank accounts regularly to get the latest updates and enter information. Many times the information needed to be corrected so if you miss a... »
Financial Lessons from Confessions of a Shopaholic
I recently watched the movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic”, starring Isla Fisher of “Wedding Crashers”. “Confessions of a Shopaholic” is a romantic comedy about a shopaholic who maxes out her 12 credit cards, gets chased by an aggressive debt collector, and ironically lands a job as a writer for a personal finance magazine. Although “Confessions... »
7 Steps to Paying Off Credit Card Debt
In order to be financially successful, you must be free of credit card debt. Paying only the minimum amount due on credit cards will get you nowhere. Start paying off your debt today with this 7 step plan to pay off credit card debt. 1. Know how much you make per month. First and foremost,... »
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