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September 22, 2011
One of my readers recently sent me a great question: “If I marry someone who has declared bankruptcy this year,…
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One of my readers recently sent me a great question: “If I marry someone who has declared bankruptcy this year,…
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Want a crash-course in how to build credit? Then review this “10-Minute Pocket Guide” every six months or so. I…
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Did you hear that Facebook’s rival is in town? As I’m sure some of you know, Google released a new…
Read MoreJuly 9, 2011
Many so-called experts say that if you want to build credit, you should adopt a cash-only policy. But here’s the…
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Learning how to become an authorized user on a credit card is a strong and quick strategy for building your…
Read MoreJune 23, 2011
Last week, I told you Step One of my plan for teaching children about credit. This week, we’ll talk about…
Read MoreJune 10, 2011
Last week, I told you that I had a “crazy” plan for teaching children about credit. And I explained that…
Read MoreJune 6, 2011
I’m about to say something about teaching children about credit cards. And you are probably going to think I’m crazy.…
Read MoreMay 18, 2011
Want to know how to build your credit score in just five minutes? I’ve got an easy tip that you…
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“But Phil,” my client was saying, “I don’t want to pull my credit report. Won’t that hurt my credit score…
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Listen to this interview to learn some great information on what to do when you are considering bankruptcy.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2011
Let’s face it, if you’re being honest, you really want more money. However, you don’t want it simply for the…
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“Would you like to save 10 percent on your purchase today by applying for a retail store credit card?” Does…
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When you’re faced with the situation of having no credit, you might be surprised at how creditors treat you. It…
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There are a variety of reasons why you’d want to improve your credit score. You could be getting ready to…
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Your money and what you do with are very personal matters. If managed wisely, your money can lead you down…
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You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard the familiar saying, “time is money.” We all know it’s…
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Sometimes all we need to keep track of our personal finances is a little convenience and information whenever and wherever…
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When you’re in over your head or you’ve had a bad experience with something, your natural reaction is pretty much…
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2011
At first glance, the words “good” and “debt” don’t seem to be a symbiotic match, but there are indeed some…
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2011
Similar to the belief that no credit equals good credit, having lower limits can actually be extremely harmful to your…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2011
Most people approach marriage and credit with a one-for-all, all-for-one attitude. They open joint credit cards, apply for car loans…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2011
For a lot of people, living with credit card debt is simply a way of life. We have all heard…
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2011
Over the last months we’ve asked you to share your stories of credit and personal finance. Well, I now have…
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2011
Having extra money to put towards bills or savings is always a great feeling. It’s even better when you’re able…
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For many people who’ve experienced financial issue getting credit in order to build your credit back up can become a…
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The dollar store can feel like a frugal shopper’s dream come true. Everything is one set price, so there’s no…
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2011
A low credit score is bad news, particularly if you are trying to renegotiate the terms of a loan, applying…
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2011
What do you think is better? Having only one credit card that is near it’s credit limit that you pay…
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2011
Want to have some extra cash around? Frugal spenders have long known that it isn’t always saving on big-ticket items…
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