Archive for the ‘Debt’ Category
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
I love the personal finance blogging community because of the diverse approaches to financial blogging. While I tend to talk about issues that can help you save money, I don't get into the details of my personal financial situation. (I just don't feel that comfortable having those details out there ...
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Friday, August 4th, 2006
When you're unemployed, these cash call overnight loans look like the only option. When money is tough the quick loans and cash advance commercials are incredibly attractive. Images of smiling men and women of all races and ages describe to you in upbeat voices how great it was that a ...
Posted in Bankruptcy, Debt | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
This blog was established for those who are stumbling into the world of personal finance. I know this is a common discovery for men and women in their 20s, but it's also a common experience for men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. In each decade of ...
Posted in Debt, Emergency Fund, Spending Log | 2 Comments »
Thursday, June 15th, 2006
Honestly, my point of this blog is to help people wake up and throw off the shackles of credit card debt or a "spend-everything-as-you-go" lifestyle.
I came across the The Not-A-Millionaire guide to financial security on CNN.com. The author details some of the points that I try to pound home week-after-week.
The ...
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Friday, June 9th, 2006
There comes a time when you have to say, "Enough is enough." I sometimes feel like a lone wolf in the wilderness howling against the continuation of the credit card trap. These cards dangle carrot after carrot in front of your face hoping to get you to lunge forward and ...
Posted in Credit Cards, Debt | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
There are many ways to pay down your credit card debt. Over the course of the next few weeks, I am going to share the different methods espoused by the various financial experts out there. Today, I'll explore the system that helped reduce my account balance to zero: Dave Ramsey's ...
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Monday, May 8th, 2006
Many people are often stuck, not knowing whether they should pay off their debt or contribute to their emergency fund. The short answer to this question is: DO. BOTH. NOW.
The long answer to this question: If you don't focus on saving money for that emergency, then what happens when you ...
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