Winter is already in full swing, but it is not too late to take steps to minimize your heating expenses. If you’re like most families your heating bill is one of the biggest expenses you have, so trimming those costs a little here and there can go a long way. And who wouldn’t like to…
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Avoiding Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a serious crime that costs card holders and issuers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. And it doesn’t just take a financial toll on its victims. Trying to repair the damage done by credit card fraud is also stressful and time-consuming. You can expect to spend many hours trying to…
Using Store Credit Cards to Save Money
There are many personal financial experts who advise you to never use a credit card. They insist you need to cut them up, throw them out, freeze them in a block of ice, or burn them in effigy. They think you’re too immature and undisciplined to be trusted with plastic credit. I disagree. I think…
Don’t Let Self-Doubt Keep You From Your Goals
We all have financial goals that we want to achieve in our lives. Whether you’re hoping to get promoted to Vice President and earn an annual salary of $250,000 or start your own successful business so you can be your own boss, your goals are what give you focus and keep you motivated when all…
Post Holiday Financial Check Up
Well we made it through yet another holiday season. All the shopping, wrapping, cooking, and traveling made the whole holiday feel like an exhausting marathon. Don’t get me wrong, it was a lot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of it (well maybe not the minutes I spent standing in line at the store). …
