Fred and Angela have always loved Christmas, especially shopping for their kids and grandkids … unbridled shopping, as in thousands of dollars shopping. The problem is that Fred and Angela do not have thousands of dollars to spend on Christmas. To the contrary, they have tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt, car […]
The Hard Truth about Easy Monthly Payments
Vendors offer “easy monthly payments” to lure buyers into purchases they should probably be avoiding. The problem is that these easy payments do not make your life easier; they are actually a recipe for a lifetime of debt. Here is why:
Run — Don’t Walk — From These 3 Types of Loans
Are payday loans, pawn shops or other exotic loans against your assets a good way to get some short term money? If you haven’t fared too well in the angry economy of late, you may be turning to loans to tide you over. Here are three that have become more popular and why you should […]
Which Debt Snowball is Best for You?
Creating a debt snowball is a great way to reduce your debt, but not all snowballs work the same way. As you read about these, ask yourself, “Which one is best for me?”
Should You Pay Off Your Home Before You Retire?
Picture Dave, a 52 year old father of three who plans on working until he can no longer stand to work. He really hasn’t saved much for retirement and has a mortgage payment of $1,200 with $50,000 left on the mortgage. He and his wife have approximately $40,000 in savings and investments and he is […]
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