Credit Card Tips
What happens to a marriage when your wife almost bankrupts you? A husband describes how he survived financial infidelity in his marriage and offers tips for couples in similar situations. “The worst thing I ever survived was the financial infidelity of my wife, which to this day remains a life-changing experience,” says Ray. “When it [...]
Q: If the thieves who stole my purse use my ATM (debit) card to access my TD Canada Trust checking or savings account, will the bank reimburse the stolen money? This actually happened to me: I was parked at Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver in August, and my purse was stolen from my [...]
Tired of living under the burden of your monthly Visa or MasterCard bills? Put just ONE of these smart ways to get rid of credit card debt forever into action, and you’ll be halfway there. One of the most popular books about paying off debt on Amazon is Clark Howard’s Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ [...]
Knowing how to quickly repair a credit card error will protect you from credit fraud or even identity theft. These tips for fixing Visa or MasterCard mistakes are from a financial guru who’s “been there, done that.” I left my Visa at the SPCA three weeks ago, when I used it to buy my dog. [...]
It’s not difficult to pay off debt when you have a low income, but it’s not exactly fun. I paid off my $25,000 student loans while earning $30,000 a year. It wasn’t easy to pay it off, but it was worth the sacrifices! And sacrifice is part of being debt-free… “One half of knowing what [...]
Making a long-term plan for paying off your credit card debt is the first step to being debt free. The second is so basic, it’s embarrassing. Before the tips, a quip: ”There are plenty of ways to get ahead. The first is so basic I’m almost embarrassed to say it: spend less than you earn.” ~ [...]
Your credit card’s rewards program can be very beneficial – if you’re realistic about spending money! Here are several tips for using credit cards to your advantage, without going into credit card debt. “If you think rewards credit cards are an easy way to earn free stuff, do not open one,” says Ann Smarty, who [...]
If you’re debt free thanks to good financial planning (such as debt consolidation), you may now wonder how to repair your credit report. These tips for repairing a bad credit rating are based on a question from a reader who worked with a credit counseling service to pay off her debt… “Four years ago I turned [...]
Learn how to save more money with these five easy tips for creating wealth. I’ve tried all the following ways to save money, and we’ll be debt and mortgage free in a couple of months! These tips for creating wealth are easy, effective, and virtually painless – especially when you get into the simple habit [...]
Paying credit card fees is a waste of money! Learn the best ways to save money on credit cards such as Visa and American Express. Here are seven types of credit card fees and how to avoid them. “Studies show that people spend more when paying with a credit card than with cash, so they [...]
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