The Right Way To Use Credit Cards
Credit cards are very common, and yet a lot of people think they’re a bad thing. Many individuals will say you should never get a credit card as they cause debt. On the contrary,...
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Four Ways to Build Your Finances in Your 20s
If you’re like most women, your finances aren’t something you’re concerned with in your 20s. You’re more interested in establishing a career, traveling and seeing the world and developing relationships. In my 20s, I...
Five Steps to Getting Out of Credit Card Debt
Ever heard of free money? Of course not, it doesn’t exist. In my world however, it did. This ‘free money’ came in the form of a cute little card that fit neatly in my...
I Love Living Debt Free!
By, Melissa Alvarez Since I can remember, I have never been a person who liked owing money to anyone. However, I learned a good lesson in college about owning a credit card.The only debt...
Debt-Free Doesn’t Equal Deprivation
By, Nicole Crimaldi The title of this post is a wild concept to me, but after g-chatting with a dear friend of mine the other day, I know it’s true. My best friend (who...
Getting Ready for “Don’t Go Over in October”-5 Thoughts about Women and Spending
By, Nicole Crimaldi Hey Career Gals (and Guys)! The end of September is upon us, which means I have some planning (and spending) to do before the “Don’t go Over in October” challenge begins...
Ms. Career Girl Presents: The “Don’t Go Over in October” Spending Detox Challenge
By, Nicole Crimaldi Thanks to my admitted love of all things fabulous, I’ve decided it’s time to get out of my comfort zone with money. Last month, I took the time to get a...
Ramit Says: What do you NOT care about spending money on?
By, Nicole Crimaldi If you’re like most twentysomething females, balancing your personal finances is sometimes a tough job. Not only do we have the normal expenses of food, rent and utilities,we have the temptation...
How is Your Credit Score Determined?
35% Payment History (paying on time). Notice that paying on time is the single largest factor in computing your credit score. If you are likely to forget to pay your bills on time, set...
Checking in on Your 2009 Goals and $10 a Day
So it’s already February, and I have to ask: how are those New Years’ Resolutions and 2009 goals going? Most people fall off the wagon 6 weeks into the New Year. Don’t let it...