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My checking account runs pretty lean, so much so that I occasionally have to dip into my savings when my monthly credit card spending runs hot. I’ve long kept most of my cash in savings, and lately, I’ve felt vindicated as interest rates have skyrocketed. But it’s not as simple as never keeping more than … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When we think of improving our lives, we think the options will cost us well north of $100. But this isn’t always the case. In a popular forum, one person recently asked others what the best $100 they had ever spent was. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. In a popular Internet forum, a member asked an interesting question. What privately held companies would you be most interested in buying stock in if they ever did an IPO? 1. Cookie! One of the very first suggestions came from the originator … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When it comes to credit cards, most people think they are simply a way to pay for items. Some may even talk about the dangers of credit cards and how they can ruin you financially. But you don’t hear many people talking … Read more
I have an absurd number of credit cards. Most I never use, but because average credit account age is an important factor in credit score calculations, I’m very reluctant to cancel any. Looking through my card pile recently, I was surprised by the number of different credit card issuers represented. Most belonged to one of … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. As our world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, it seems that many things are simultaneously getting worse and more expensive. From healthcare to education, housing to technology, individuals on a popular online forum examine how these things have both deteriorated in quality … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. There are a lot of ways to save money out there. The problem is, you’ve heard most of them, like buying generic over name brand or canceling your cable. I want to offer something different, so I created ten creative ways to … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Baby boomers, be warned! As the years pass, so does our understanding of modern financial scams. With changing technology comes more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of you and your hard-earned money. The key is staying informed so you can spot … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you want to be wealthy? Most people say they do, but few people take the steps necessary to become wealthy. Many people think it’s all about having a high-paying job or making wise investments, but other factors are also at play. … Read more