I’m a sucker for a good deal and feel proud when I avoid spending money I don’t have to. More than once, I’ve let eagerness to save money lead me to do things that eat up any perceived savings, and then some. I learn from my mistakes, but it’s even better to avoid these pitfalls […]
How you react to these financial clues may determine your financial future—so pay attention.
The holiday shopping season is almost here again, and identity thieves are on the lookout for careless customers who either misplace vulnerable personal information or leave it unattended in a cart. More than any time of year, this season is a prime time for stolen credit cards and swiped bank information. Why? Because your numbers and […]
Credit card debt is the worst. The super high interest rates make paying the debt off seem to take forever. When I got my first credit card, it took me more than a year to pay back the $1,500 I’d racked up. Luckily, it’s extremely difficult but not impossible. I eventually dug myself out of […]
Traveling is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think.
Your credit card getting in the wrong hands can spell big trouble. When your card is stolen, a complete stranger essentially has the power to put you in financial ruin with a few swipes of the card. It’s a very scary situation to be in but one that is all too common. I was the […]
