It is sometimes easy to forget that you have to pay for what you buy. Here are some guidelines for keeping control of your financial affairs and making credit work for you, not against you.... Read more >>

  There’s no question that as each day passes vacationing—traveling in general—is getting more expensive.  But there are possible ways to afford your vacation if you plan... Read more >>

Building credit is an essential part of life. Some of us do it easily, others have trouble. Whether you are far along in building credit or are working to improve your score, it is essential to know... Read more >>

Many people may choose to ignore how much they are throwing away in credit card interest, and how long it will actually take to pay off their debt. But committing yourself to getting out of debt can... Read more >>

Loyalty programs are so tempting—you get cash, free trips, and all kinds of cool stuff for making purchases you plan to make anyway. Rewards cards aren’t a bad idea if you aren’t... Read more >>

It might not always feel like it, but paying for a purchase with a credit card can be more of a blessing than a curse.  Yes, credit card companies sometimes increase their interest rates to... Read more >>

If you use your credit responsibly and pay your bills on time, then it’s natural to expect that your credit card company will treat you well in return, right? Not necessarily. A few years ago,... Read more >>

It’s hard not to pay attention to the news these days, with headlines and news anchors inundating us with the increasingly depressing reality of our economy. After the nasty bank fallout and the... Read more >>

Today I took step one in getting myself out of debt. I paid off the card with the smallest balance. Granted, it was only $215 and truly a drop in the bucket when compared to the total amount of debt,... Read more >>

Even if you have your bills paid automatically from your checking account it is important to check your statements each month. You should check your checking account statements, credit card... Read more >>