Divorce and Credit … Read this NOW!
October 10, 2011
The other week, I got an email that made me cringe. The email was from a man had just been…
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Credit Score = Your Financial Reputation, How Much Are You Losing?
October 6, 2011
Whenever I was in basic training, each recruit, each private was assigned their own roster number. That roster number was…
Read MoreYour Identity Theft Stories….
October 4, 2011
Please post them here… so we can all learn from each other! Include as much information as possible: 1) What…
Read MoreDebt Settlement Scams- 10 Stupid and Simple Ways to Get Burned
September 26, 2011
Over the past few years I have heard non-stop stories from consumers who were taken for costly rides by debt…
Read MoreRoyalty Resource Network Named in Advanced Fee Loan Deception
September 26, 2011
Consumers in West Virginia are being warned, by their Attorney General Darrell McGraw, about a scam that offers the promise…
Read MoreGrandparent Scam Strikes Again
September 23, 2011
Put yourself in the shoes of a caring Grandmother. Let’s say one day you receive a call from your grandson…
Read MoreMarried or Engaged? Here's the 411.
September 22, 2011
One of my readers recently sent me a great question: “If I marry someone who has declared bankruptcy this year,…
Read More10-Minute Pocket Guide to Build Credit: A Free Report
August 12, 2011
Want a crash-course in how to build credit? Then review this “10-Minute Pocket Guide” every six months or so. I…
Read MoreGoogle+, Better Social Media
July 22, 2011
Did you hear that Facebook’s rival is in town? As I’m sure some of you know, Google released a new…
Read MoreCash-Only Is Dead Wrong
July 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…
Read MoreQuick Credit Tip: Become an Authorized User
July 1, 2011
Learning how to become an authorized user on a credit card is a strong and quick strategy for building your…
Read MoreTeaching Children About Credit: Step Two
June 23, 2011
Last week, I told you Step One of my plan for teaching children about credit. This week, we’ll talk about…
Read MoreTeaching Children About Credit: Step One
June 10, 2011
Last week, I told you that I had a “crazy” plan for teaching children about credit. And I explained that…
Read MoreTeaching Children About Credit: An Introduction
June 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 MoreBuild Your Credit Score in Five Minutes
May 18, 2011
Want to know how to build your credit score in just five minutes? I’ve got an easy tip that you…
Read MoreCredit Inquiries Won’t Hurt, As Long As …
May 15, 2011
“But Phil,” my client was saying, “I don’t want to pull my credit report. Won’t that hurt my credit score…
Read MoreBankruptcy Options, James Montgomery
April 2, 2011
Listen to this interview to learn some great information on what to do when you are considering bankruptcy.
Read More7 Ways to Live the Good Life on a Budget
March 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…
Read MoreRetail Store Credit Cards: How Many = Too Many?
March 17, 2011
“Would you like to save 10 percent on your purchase today by applying for a retail store credit card?” Does…
Read MoreHow to Build Credit from Scratch
March 14, 2011
When you’re faced with the situation of having no credit, you might be surprised at how creditors treat you. It…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Easy Steps
March 7, 2011
There are a variety of reasons why you’d want to improve your credit score. You could be getting ready to…
Read More20 Keys To Financial Success
March 4, 2011
Your money and what you do with are very personal matters. If managed wisely, your money can lead you down…
Read MoreThe Secret to Personal Wealth Through Time Management
March 3, 2011
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard the familiar saying, “time is money.” We all know it’s…
Read MoreBest Finance iPhone Apps
March 2, 2011
Sometimes all we need to keep track of our personal finances is a little convenience and information whenever and wherever…
Read MoreThe Truth About Closing Credit Card Accounts
March 1, 2011
When you’re in over your head or you’ve had a bad experience with something, your natural reaction is pretty much…
Read MoreBuild Credit: The Three Keys to Creating Good Debt
February 28, 2011
At first glance, the words “good” and “debt” don’t seem to be a symbiotic match, but there are indeed some…
Read MoreBuild Credit: Debunking the Lower Credit Limits Myth
February 23, 2011
Similar to the belief that no credit equals good credit, having lower limits can actually be extremely harmful to your…
Read MoreMarriage and Credit: Join Lives, not Accounts!
February 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 MoreBuild Credit: The Truth About Living Debt Free
February 21, 2011
For a lot of people, living with credit card debt is simply a way of life. We have all heard…
Read MoreGetting Unstuck
February 20, 2011
Over the last months we’ve asked you to share your stories of credit and personal finance. Well, I now have…
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