Financial Resource of the Week – Oprah’s Debt Diet
Oprah’s Debt Diet website provides a wealth of useful information and tools for individuals to identify potential personal financial issues and learn how to avoid and overcome them.
Financial guru’s such as Jean Chatzky, Glinda Bridgforth and David Bach provide their plan to help you gain financial independence.
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Debt Consolidation – Care for Your Finances
If you are like one of the millions of consumers feeling trapped in mounting credit card debt, underwater mortgages or are feeling afflicted by other numerous financial problems and are looking for a sound method of repaying your debt without filing for bankruptcy, Debt Consolidation may be a wise choice.
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Understanding the New Credit Card Rules
Last week brought us changes to the way Credit Card issuing companies can operate in an effort to further protect consumers from abusive or deceptive practices.
The CARD (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act) now prohibits credit card issuing companies from increasing interest rates for one full year from the date the card was first issued. Continue reading “Understanding the New Credit Card Rules” »
Teaching Children Finances – School House Rock! (Money Rock)
School House Rock, for those of us who might not remember, was an animated series of educational messages about various topics ranging from Multiplication Rock to Computer Rock and has spanned four decades on television beginning in 1972 and ended in 2000. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – School House Rock! (Money Rock)” »
Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org
Smart About Money provides helpful tips and online resources to those needing guidance and advice regarding personal finances.
The site provides information regarding topics such as Major Life Events, Health and Family, Starting Off Right, Major Purchases, Crisis and Emergencies along with a multitude of other resources. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org” »
Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead
Saving money can be tough. For most people it takes hard work, dedication and follow through. I’ve compiled a handful of tips I feel can help you get ahead and start saving.
Everyone wants your money…okay, perhaps not everyone, but lets face it, businesses want your money. There are specialists out there that thrive on figuring out how to get you to part with your hard earned dollars regardless if you need what they are selling or not. Continue reading “Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead” »
Back to School Shopping Tips
Back to school shopping can be quite expensive if you go unprepared.
I’ve compiled a list of things you can do to get the most out of your shopping experience and take advantage of the many back to school sale offers.
Debt Settlement Crackdown – New FTC Restrictions Coming Soon
If you’ve read a few of our recent posts regarding the Debt Settlement industry you know that those services have been under severe scrutiny as of late.
It was announced recently that the FTC will begin imposing new restrictions on the Debt Settlement practice due to widespread abuse against consumers who were struggling during our recent economic downturn. Continue reading “Debt Settlement Crackdown – New FTC Restrictions Coming Soon” »
Teaching Children Finances – Visa’s Financial Football
Visa has created an NFL themed game that teaches children the basics of budgeting and other money management skills. It’s a fun and engaging way for young sports enthusiasts to lead their favorite teams to victory while learning core skills in household finances that will help them achieve financially sound futures. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – Visa’s Financial Football” »
Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed
Meal planning, grocery shopping and budgeting tips are provided in abundance on the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website. Most documents are .pdf files that can be downloaded and printed and are made available for self use or for use in the classroom. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed” »