I sent it to the president…
March 23, 2021
Call me crazy, but I once sent a seven-day bowel cleansing formula to President Clinton. He looked unhealthy at the…
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March 23, 2021
Call me crazy, but I once sent a seven-day bowel cleansing formula to President Clinton. He looked unhealthy at the…
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021
From time-to-time, I give tips that extend beyond the subject of how to build credit and how to have a…
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There’s a lot of talk about the new scoring model called VantageScore. Proponents say that it will boost your score…
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Back in 2001 at the non-profit organization Myvesta.org we held a contest and solicited the best cheap meals from people…
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Okay, let me just preface this post by saying that I know the question I’m going to ask is a…
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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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Perhaps the most difficult part of trying to build your credit score to 720 is tackling collection accounts. But tax…
Read MoreMarch 14, 2021
For those of you who missed the Q&A call yesterday, here was a common theme that I want everyone to…
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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…
Read MoreMarch 7, 2021
One of the most frequently asked questions about credit is this: Can I raise my credit score by paying off…
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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…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2021
As part of the new overdraft fee legislation, beginning August 15, banks will no longer be allowed to authorize debt…
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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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Sometimes, people wonder whether I really read all the comments on my blog. I do … … even when I…
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“I need a personal loan quick but I have bad credit.” An old friend of mine was calling for advice.…
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With the past 18 months reminding us to be thrifty, many parents are realizing the importance of teaching children about…
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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, 2021
If you want to learn how to build credit and raise your credit score, you simply must pull it. I’m…
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At first glance, the words “good” and “debt” don’t seem to be a symbiotic match, but there are indeed some…
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021
Would I rather be glad I bought the latest iPhone, or be glad I saved money for a vacation so…
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by Philip Tirone... Are the buy now pay later no credit check offers good for your credit score? Probably not.…
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
Similar to the belief that no credit equals good credit, having lower limits can actually be extremely harmful to your…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2021
Most people approach marriage and credit with a one-for-all, all-for-one attitude. They open joint credit cards, apply for car loans…
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For a lot of people, living with credit card debt is simply a way of life. We have all heard…
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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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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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I want to ask you a question that could solve your financial, credit, and debt problems … But first, a…
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2021
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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