Personal Finance Blog
Travel back to any time period before the fifties when cash was king. It was a time when nearly every product or service was paid for with dollars and cents. An exception was when some stores issued credit on an individual basis, but only to their … [Read more...]
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Last week, the SpendSmart Payments Company announced that Justin Bieber will serve as its celebrity spokesperson for their new pre-paid debit card aimed at teens. SpendSmart touts the card as an opportunity for parents to teach their teens about … [Read more...]
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A clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Shapiro is ready to answer questions, offer advice and share strategies to help you alleviate the mental stresses of money management. Send your question to GoodCentsDr@gmail.com and it … [Read more...]
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We’re so used to hearing about how we need to get rid of credit card debt, and how credit cards are evil, that we often forget that they can be great financial tools. Yes, it’s important to pay off credit card debt. But once that debt is paid … [Read more...]
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I have a confession to make: I used to shop for sport. In fact, I used to shop when I was bored, lonely, stressed or wanting to blow off some steam. I used to make shopping a day-long, social affair. I bought junk that I didn’t need—and a lot of … [Read more...]
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By now you’ve probably heard the news that it’s a-ok (legally, anyway) for merchants to tack an additional surcharge onto your Visa and Mastercard purchases when you shop in their stores. If you were already aware that this legislation was coming … [Read more...]
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Online shopping has become increasingly more popular, which is why learning how to protect your credit card information when online is more important than ever. Shopping online is a fun, easy, and hassle-free activity, but convenience doesn’t … [Read more...]
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Peanut butter and jelly. Bert and Ernie. Jay-Z and Beyoncé. College students and credit cards. All of these famous pairs are great combinations, right? No? One stands out, and it’s not Blue Ivy’s fierce parents. College students and credit … [Read more...]
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Digging yourself out of credit card debt is never easy, but it absolutely can be done. Take it from me, someone who once had over $14,000 in credit card debt; someone who also paid off the entire balance in less than a year. How did I do … [Read more...]
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As of Sunday January 27th, it could cost you more to pay retailers with a credit card as a new credit card swipe fee went into effect. Merchants who accept Visa and MasterCard payments will now be able to tack a service charge on to your purchases … [Read more...]
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Credit cards can be a double-edged sword. When used irresponsibly, you can easily bury yourself in debt. But when used responsibly, they can be powerful tools. Benefits of credit cards include price protection, extended warranties, and cash back … [Read more...]
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