Harold Pollack, a University of Chicago Professor wrote a 3×5 card that gave real financial advice. Most of this information is well known to most people. The problem is that although we have the information, we rarely use it. Going over financial advice may be boring to some, but may save others future hardships. Let’s […]
Knowing Your Rights: Debt Collection is less Stressful than it Sounds
July 2017 By Leave a Comment
If you fall behind on your bills and become delinquent on payments, it’s almost a given that your account will be sent into collections. When you think of being in collections and owing a debt, you might be confused and frightened over what this entails. After all, no one likes to be threatened or provoked […]
Mortgage Basics (and two great strategies to annoy your banker)
June 2014 By 1 Comment
Mortgages. Even the name sounds like someone attaching chains to your legs, doesn’t it? But there’s good news: mortgages don’t have to be ominous, and if you do them wisely, you can come out ahead on your mortgage decision. Let’s start with what a typical mortgage looks like and then we’ll talk about some strategies […]
Can Debt Settlement Be Your Way Out of Debt?
January 2014 By 1 Comment
Debt is a serious problem for more than 50 percent of the households in the United States. But before we can talk about a way out of debt, you must understand the mechanism for getting into debt. Is Credit Really Your Friend? If you’re like most people you’ll find your mail box full of pre-approved […]
Don’t Hit The Panic Button! How Financial Woes Can Be Solved With A Second Set of Eyes
December 2013 By 1 Comment
Things are looking bad. Every turn you make with your accounts erupts in problems, and overdrafts. There is no feeling like failing financially. There are few things more burdensome. But there is hope, and the answer isn’t to make more money. The answer lies in understanding a few financial principles well, and executing them well.
How to Prioritize Debt Payments
October 2013 By 5 Comments
One of the biggest questions out there is how does one prioritize debt payments. Should I pay my student loans off first or my credit card? Should I be simultaneously putting money aside towards my savings with a 401k or Roth IRA? These are all great questions to ask, and the answers are crucial to […]
Build a Budget That Works: Part Three
September 2013 By 1 Comment
Today is part three of the ”Build a Budget That Works” series. Check out parts One and Two! Once you’ve calculated your budget based on your three expenses it’s likely now time to make some changes. Because ever situation is very personal, I can only make suggestions rather than tell you exactly what to do […]
How To Build a Budget That Works: Part One
August 2013 By 6 Comments
If I’m being honest-and honesty is something I rely on blogging for-I didn’t have a budget most of my life. I had NO idea how to manage money. None. Zip. Zilch. I was totally clueless about money and what to do with it. Sure I knew people put money in savings accounts but growing up […]
How to Have Fun While in Debt
August 2013 By 6 Comments
One of the toughest parts about getting out of debt is having to miss out on social events. Socializing can be very expensive depending on what you choose to do. My husband’s best friend is getting married next weekend. This past weekend was the bachelor party and a stark reminder about how expensive socializing can […]
