MBNA and Bank of America Snafu
For those that may have a credit card with MBNA and/or Bank of America, you likely experienced the updated interface to the website today. Unfortunately, it seems that there are still a handful of...
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eBook: Definitive Guide to Credit Scores
If you are like most people, you are aware of your credit score and have a general understanding of how it can impact your financial life in various ways. However, there are many things...
Set an Example for Your Children
When I discussed the idea of implementing an allowance system as a means of teaching your children how to save, I failed to mention that there are additional steps in the process of educating...
Student Loans – Good Debt or Bad?
It is quite common to hear discussions of certain types of debt as good debt or bad debt, with student loans often being classified as a “good” debt. There is an article on WashingtonPost.com,...
Online Bill Payment
Have you embraced paying your bills online or are you more old-fashioned with a preference for hand writing checks and mailing bills? Up until recently, I have always preferred to write out my checks...
“How To…” Articles on Personal Finance and Family Life
Darren Rowse at ProBlogger just concluded the latest group writing project that is a collection of ‘How To…” posts and articles, which included my post on teaching your children how to save. Now that...
Teaching Your Children How to Save
In many families, money is a taboo topic that is not to be discussed with the children. Unfortunately this results in many children growing up without learning the basics of personal finance until they...
Carnival of Personal Finance
In the latest installment of the Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted by Free Money Finance, there are numerous tips and tricks related to personal finance, saving money and eliminating debt. Included in the carnival...
Being a Fool to Get Out of Debt
When I graduated from college, I found myself with substantial student loan payments and credit card debt from my days in school. While I knew that something had to be done to get rid...
Living Without Cash
Have you ever wondered if the day will come when nobody will carry cash and purchases are made using only credit cards? While that might be a little unrealistic in the near future, it...
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