Secured Credit Cards & Secured Loans Can Help Build Your Credit History
August 24, 2008
Secured credit cards and secured loans are an alternative to signing up for a regular credit card in order to build your credit history. I recently received the email below from a reader who is a recent college graduate and is looking to build up her credit history so she can buy a home in the […]
Best Credit Cards for College Students – Charge Wisely & Build Your Credit History
August 20, 2008
A review of the best credit cards for college students can have two very different outcomes depending on whether the student is responsible enough with money to pay off the bill when they sign up for a credit card. Who Should Have a Student Card?For students that will carry a balance, the best credit card […]
Best Gas Credit Cards – Rewards Card Survey Compares Top Gas Saving Options
August 11, 2008
The best gas credit cards can save you anywhere from one cent to four cents a gallon over other gas rewards cards according to a new gas card survey. Gas Survey DetailsThe survey analyzed 31 different gas rewards cards and how much money each card could save you based on how much you spend on gas each […]
Save Money on Gas with Rewards Cards, Gas Rebates, Working from Home, & More!
August 4, 2008
Saving money on gas can be as simple as using gas rewards credit cards and as complicated as moving to a new town. The price of gas was heavy on my mind yesterday as I filled up the tank after a weekend trip. I started thinking about the wide range of money saving techniques people […]
Past Problems with Credit Cards: A Confession
July 17, 2008
Writer Auditions – Author Henry Brown – Offer Your Feedback Here’s a little something about me: I was an expert on credit cards before I was an expert on my own credit card situation. A few years ago, I got hired to write a series of articles about credit cards. I was deemed the credit […]
Save Money on Gas By Learning How to Ride the Bus
May 29, 2008
If you could save a lot of money on gas by trying something new would the hassle of learning a new system be worth the cost savings to you? I imagine several years ago most people would have answered no but with the high price of fuel everyone is looking for tips on how to […]
Financial Secrets in Marriage Could Lead to a Divorce of Debt
May 28, 2008
When you get engaged, you’re not just promising to marry a person; you’re also marrying their money habits, their debt, and credit history. If you’re not careful, unknown money issues can not only ruin a marriage but sink you deep into debt. Hiding Credit Card DebtHere’s a sad story of a former co-worker whose life was […]
Save Money on Gas – How I Saved 11.9% at the Pump With a Sneaky Trick
May 17, 2008
Saving money on gas is on everyone’s mind so I just had to share a tip I ran across yesterday that might help cut your gas costs. It won’t work for everyone but with this method I was able to save 6.9% on my gas bill, on top of the cash back from our American Express Blue Cash card. […]
Best Credit Cards for New College Graduates & Young Professionals
May 14, 2008
The best credit card for you will likely change along with your financial circumstances. As you graduate from college and get a job, you’ll want to do a review of your finances and your current credit cards to make sure you’re taking advantage of the benefits your new salary might bring. Many people unfortunately rely heavily on […]
Financial Tips for New College Graduates – A Cheatsheet for Managing Your Money
April 30, 2008
Were you in class the day they handed out the financial tip sheet? You know, the one that covered how to buy insurance, invest your money, pay off your student loans, manage your credit cards, and budget out your new salary? I think most of us missed that day so here’s another copy you can […]
