How well do you know your own finances? If you want your financial machine to run as efficiently as possible, there are some critical pieces of information you absolutely must know. Without that knowledge you run the risk of overspending, areas of weakness are hidden by lack of information, and your investments can’t possibly be […]
The intersection of the Great Recession, Financial Crisis of 2008 and the rise of technology is producing a number of interesting new developments. The ways we work and play are changing, and the way we interact with money is changing as well. Millennials, for instance, are taking the lessons learned from recent financial difficulties and […]
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 […]
After being absent for a few years, zero percent interest promotions from credit cards seem to be making a resurgence. Consumers can utilize such promotions to consolidate debt, do home improvements, or a variety of other things, at zero percent for the length of the promotion. If you’re thinking of taking advantage of these promotions, you need […]
For most of us, identify theft isn’t at the top of our minds, but it’s something that can happen to anyone. And if it does, it can really destroy your finances. When your personal information, such as a social security number or a bank account number, gets in the wrong hands, it can take years to […]
Earlier this year, my husband received an unusual letter from his credit card company. He had not used his card in two years, and the bank alerted him that he had two months to make a purchase on the card, or else it would be cancelled. This particular card — which he’s carried for over 15 […]
