From the monthly archives:
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be giving away FREE copies of Financial Peace of Mind, a guide to taking control of your money and your life, written by American Consumer Credit Counseling’s own Steven R. Trumble and Katie Ross.
Financial Peace of Mind is an 8 chapter guide to improving consumer money management skills, increasing financial [...]
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The following is a guest post from Shannon Weidemann.
Years ago I tried tracking my daily spending using a small notebook and a pen that I carried around in my purse. For the first two days I diligently wrote down every dollar and cent that I spent. I added receipts to the back of the notebook [...]
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Hobbies are an essential part of keeping a balanced life. They give us an outlet, allow us to stay sane in a sometimes not so sane world, and provide an opportunity to release stress. It sometimes seems that in order to save money we need to give up the things we enjoy (our hobbies). Though [...]
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As of today, it’s been 2 years since the CARD Act (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) was enacted. Seems like only yesterday she was crawling on the floor eating stale cheerios. Memories… Anyway, the CARD Act employed several new restrictions and rules regarding how credit card companies operate and how they communicate with you. [...]
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I’m a pretty odd shopper… I think. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I’m a cheap bastard, but I do like to find deals on the things I need. I also don’t mind spending the time to find that deal, or even waiting for a better time to purchase something in particular. [...]
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Pinterest has quickly become the newest social media craze. It is an online pin board that allows its users to “pin” things they like and share them with their friends and followers. According to their website, “Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pin boards [...]
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It’s so easy to get caught up in all the romance and love in the air surrounding Valentine’s Day. Everyone should want to make their significant other happy. Nothing wrong with that. Cupid. Candy. Flowers. All good stuff. While I question the validity of this oh-so corporate and consumption-driven holiday, I can get on board [...]
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The following is a guest post from Ally, a personal finance blogger from Sidney, Australia.
It’s one thing to come up with a budget, but a whole other story to actually stick with it. How many times have you made New Year resolutions that are never fulfilled? And despite what personal finance “gurus” tell you, sticking [...]
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I am often tempted, as I stand at the checkout counter of a retail store, to open up a credit card for that store. The discounts and perks are enticing, so why not just open the card, use it, pay it off, and then close it? As simple as that sounds, I decided it was [...]
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If you’re anything like me, you have finally recovered from your holiday spending hangover and lo and behold you discover that Valentine’s Day is creeping up quickly. Don’t panic (or break up with your significant other right before the big day in order to save money). If you plan ahead, you can wow that special [...]
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