I always preface a discussion around the credit reporting system by stating how frstrating the system can be. In some ways it is very black and white, yet in others very grey. It is worth knowing the basics about what is on your report, how to check it and how to resolve issues.
The issue of cancelling credit cards that you are not using (or should not be using) is a complicated one. There are advantages and disadvantages depending upon your current financial situation and your future credit goals.
Talking about money can be more difficult that discussing sex in a relationship. Yet finances are a thread that runs through every relationship and an open dialogue on the subject is essential to the success of a couple’s unity. The following are some guidelines for cleaning the lines of communication – for love and for money!
I’m starting this blog with a little joke that found it’s way to me in my inbox. And it goes like this… A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was...
Oh the joys and costs of juggling kids during summer vacation. They want to be home and then are bored by the lack of new scenery. Deciding whether to keep them home, pawn the off on family and friends, put them in daycamp, or let them tag along while you work, can be a daunting task. Read on to find out how one little boy and his stressed out Mum learned a valuable lesson one frantic morning.
In what instances should you have more than one credit card. Read the entire blog to find out.
I had an interesting conversation with a representative from a Debt Consolidation Company. Perhaps my insight can save a financially struggling consumer a few hard-earned bucks.
If your credit card could talk, what would it say? Oh wait! It can! Haven’t you heard it on the radio? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, the government recently announced,...
Its true! Just because we help people find solutions to their financial woes, doesn’t mean we don’t have our own.
I’m sure fitness instructors sometimes have lazy periods, Investment advisors have lost money and great chefs order pizzas. The point is, we are all human and we all make less-than-perfect choices once in awhile. In fact, it is our very mistakes that help us help you. As other has been heard saying, “do as I say. Not as I do”.
So often, people come to me, embarrassed and ashamed that they are facing bankruptcy, or a similar compromise of debt. They feel that they have failed. They are hard on themselves in a way that is not productive. I created this pep talk in an effort to help them through this cross road in their life. Feel free to share this with anyone who you feel would benefit from it.
