A Credit Card Strategy for Dealing with Natural Disasters
Digging out from the losses incurred when a natural disaster strikes can take time. Waiting for insurance claims to be processed, or emergency aid to be disbursed can…
Credit & Debt
FICO Scores reach record high. I am not celebrating.
Earlier this Spring we collectively hit a financial milestone. FICO, the company that computes the credit scores most used by lenders, reported that for the first time ever…
Worst Car Trend Ever.
I have a one-question test on whether you are truly serious about achieving financial security. How long do you want to keep your current car?
How Not to Let Runaway Wedding Costs Derail Your Financial Plan
Look, I love a good party as much as anyone else, especially when there is a great celebration, such as a wedding. But if you’re attending a few…
The 3 Smartest Moves You Can EVER Make with a Tax Refund.
The average refund for federal tax returns is nearly $3,000. And I know plenty of you also end up getting some money back when you file your state…
How to Bounce Back from a Spending Hangover
It’s that scary time of the year: Your December credit card statements start rolling in. I hope that you have everything under control and can pay off every…
This Ridiculous Trend is Driving Me Nuts!
According to the car data experts at Edmunds.com a record number of Americans are making one of the worst financial moves ever. Edmunds.com says that nearly 1 in…
Nearly 1/3 Of New Car Buyers Are Making A Very Big Mistake
According to Experian, the percentage of consumers who chose a lease when purchasing a new car jumped from less than 27% a year ago to a record high…
Take Interest In Shoring Up Your Finances Now
It's human nature to think that making money entails investing in the stock market, bond market or real estate. But another important way to boost your net worth…