I grew up with pets. We always had a cat and sometimes a dog. I am particularly fond of cats, and without a cat, our house just feels lonelier. Still, based on my experiences growing up and now, I don’t think people should have pets if they have consumer debt. Pets, though lovable companions, are…
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…
Weekly Common Cents
This week Wise Bread wrote an informative and inspirational post that shares Job Search Tips That Will Get You A Job In 2012. If you’ve been curious about the Health Spending Account, you’ll want to read Million Dollar Journey’s post that covers The Basics of the Health Spending Account. Want to save money on gadgets…
What the Online SOPA Protests and Blackouts Achieved
If you were surfing the World Wide Web on Wednesday, you probably noticed that many of your favorite websites were blacked out. You certainly noticed Google’s logo being covered. You may have see that Wikipedia was unaccessible in the English language. You could have even been humored when you saw your favorite blogs, Facebook friends,…
Does Passive Income Actually Exist?
For many, the Holy Grail of personal finances is the development of passive income. Passive income is supposed to be income that just flows into your personal economy without the need for you to actually do any work. However, can any income truly be considered passive? Even when you have income streams that are considered…
