So we just got back from vacation and we completely failed...in a good way! We budgeted $1,000 for this week-long trip and only managed to spend around $600. And I was really trying to spend the money! It turns out, we're really bad at spending money. Frugality is a good thing, but I was slightly surprised at how much we consistently negotiated, sought out … [Read more...] about Financial Statistics That’ll Shock You [Infographic]
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5 Tricks For Managing Your Credit Score
In the modern age, getting rid of debt has various implications. There's the simple idea of lowering bills, living a debt-free lifestyle or simply putting yourself in a position to save money. But there is also the on-going concern of keeping your credit score intact. We live in a loan-oriented society and, for most of us, borrowing is critical. We need a car or can do … [Read more...] about 5 Tricks For Managing Your Credit Score
5 Simple Steps for Spring Cleaning Your Credit
Spring is in the air. It's beautiful out, so obviously the first thing you want to do is step outside think about your credit! Right? Maybe not, but it's a great time to do a quick spring cleaning. You're already spring cleaning "everything else", why not clean up the thing that you buy "everything else" with. I'm joking, of course. I know you don't buy everything with … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Steps for Spring Cleaning Your Credit
Daddy, Where Do Credit Cards Come From? The History of Credit Cards [Infographic]
Love them or hate, credit cards are everywhere, but where did they come from? When were credit cards invented and why? Did companies ever imagine credit cards becoming what they are today? We all know that most people who carry a credit card carry quite a bit of debt along with it, so let's look into the original intention of the credit card. This is a great … [Read more...] about Daddy, Where Do Credit Cards Come From? The History of Credit Cards [Infographic]
Credit Karma Review – Free Credit Score and Monitoring Service, Seriously
You've probably seen the commercials. Credit Karma claims to offer you a free credit score with no strings attached. Is it true? This is my Credit Karma review after using it for a few weeks and though I have only been using the service for a short time, I already love it. What Does Credit Karma Do? Credit Karma gives you a 100% free credit score and they provide a 100% … [Read more...] about Credit Karma Review – Free Credit Score and Monitoring Service, Seriously