Category Archives: credit

HOW TO CAPITALIZE ON THIS ECONOMY

Mortgage rates are lower than they’ve been in several generations. Compound that with the fall of home prices over the past several years and you have the PERFECT TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE! Mortgage rates have nowhere to go but up.

How to Maintain a High Credit Rating by Tweaking your Spending Habits

A good credit rating is something that you should aim to keep. By being aware of your spending habits and creating a budget, you should be able to manage your credit rating and improve it where needed. A good score can make things much easier and can be a positive aspect for your finances, especially if you come to big purchases like a car or even a mortgage for a house. Having a good credit rating will save you money as you are a lower risk to lenders and therefore will obtain better rates.

The Credit History Paradox and How to Beat it

A paradox is a statement which appears to contradict itself, but actually expresses a possible truth. In personal finance, some people find themselves in what I believe to be a credit paradox whereby they cannot get credit because of their credit history, or lack thereof.

DEBT REDUCTION IS LIKE DIETING; Trim Debt with David Bach’s DOLP Method

Debt, like dieting begins with confronting reality. In the beginning you must step on the scale and face up to your weight. The same tenet holds true with debt, if you don’t know where your debts are and how much you owe, you cannot begin to eradicate them!

FESTIVAL OF FRUGALITY-265-Get Stuff on the Cheap & Help the Earth

These articles range from saving money eating out, travel, doing your taxes, using (or not) your car, your bank, and many other topics. Learn something new and tell your friends about all the great money saving resources here.

HELP, I HAVE NO MONEY; Cash Management for New College Grads

Life is particularly challenging for new college graduates. Take a few positive steps and you can make it better!

GOOD DEBT

Sometimes credit card debt is inevitable. Fall on financial hard times? Cut expenses first, if you must, pay only the minimum on your credit cards.

NO-BRAINER MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.” Josh Billings

Build skills in all areas. Set goals. Success will follow.

When to NOT to Splurge

Look, if you can afford it, pay for it this month, and it’s in your budget, then why not.

But, if you just “WANT IT” but don’t have the cash to pay for it, even if you work hard….. you will regret the IMPULSE PURCHASE.

Summer Reading for the Personal Finance Enthusiast

Summer’s a time when you can kick back, relax and read a bit more. In that vein, I’d like to recommend some enjoyable and informative articles I’ve come across recently. Get a taste here, and stop by the authors’ sites for the full versions.

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