Archive for November, 2008

Use Unexpected Income to Slash Debt

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

A lot of people get Christmas bonuses at work that range from a free turkey to several thousand dollars. Unexpected income usually leads to unexpected purchases! If you know you’re going to get a bonus, plan on using that money before you get the check.
Here are some productive ideas for how to use your Christmas [...]

Maxed Out: The Truth About Debt in America

Monday, November 10th, 2008

I recently watched Maxed Out, a documentary about the dark secrets of America’s banking industry. If you’re reading this blog, then you most likely already know that debt is bad… but you probably have no idea how bad it is.
Maxed Out focuses on banks and financial institutions that lend money to people who are less [...]

Spend Less with this Quick Tip

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

How many times have you woken up the day after making a big purchase and regretted it? That TV, computer, furniture or car seems a little more expensive than it did yesterday. You suddenly get a funny feeling in your stomach as you realize the credit card bill’s coming in the next few weeks.
Retailers rely [...]