2012 is around the corner! A new year is a great time to review your finances and make sure you have everything under control. In this post, we give you seven simple tips for getting your personal budget in order for the new year. We also mention fun things like the hit NBC show Parks & Recreation and the Mayan apocalypse!
New Year, New Personal Budget: 7 Tips For Financial Success In 2012
by Amber Hunt on December 20, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Saving
Where to Find Layaway Deals for Holiday Shopping
by Shannon Martin on November 25, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Smart Shopper
If you don’t have the cash in hand to plunk down for your holiday gifts, consider layaway. While it’s not free, it will keep your credit card balances down, so you don’t end up paying for your gifts after the holidays.
Start Saving Now For The Holidays!
by Stephanie Koske on October 14, 2011 in Saving, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
Dos and Don’ts of Paying Bills Online
by Kristen Curzytek on September 8, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Smart Shopper
Paying bills online is a convenience that can make your life easier. Online bill pay not only saves you time, but also money. Learn the do’s and don’ts of online bill pay.
Managing Personal Finances – Tips for Young Professionals
by Stephanie Koske on September 2, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Personal Finance, Saving, Smart Shopper
Myths and Facts About Credit Pulls and Your Credit
by Kristen Curzytek on August 16, 2011 in Credit & Debt
There are lots of information about credit pulls and your credit. Some of it is just myths, some are facts. Read on to see common myths about credit pulls and myths about your credit!
Attainable Personal Finance Goals for 2011 – the Antidote to Failed Resolutions
by Rebecca Carter on January 3, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Retirement, Saving
Making personal finance a priority for 2011? Set yourself up for success with these tips and suggested goals!
Credit Scores and Home Loans – How Your Credit Score Will Affect Your Mortgage
by Amber Hunt on September 28, 2010 in Credit & Debt
Ever wonder how your credit score affects your mortgage? We take a look at the top 5 cities with the highest & lowest credit scores and discuss the ways that a good credit score can positively impact your home loan rate.
Good Credit Score? Make it Perfect.
by Jenny Zhang on April 9, 2010 in Credit & Debt
Do you have a good credit score? A fair one? Or is it perfect? Most people would report fair to good credit, but according to a Yahoo Finance article, a rare group of people actually strive to make their score perfect.
How to Pick the Right Credit Cards for Effective Debt Management
by Jenny Zhang on March 26, 2010 in Credit & Debt
Many times in life, debt is the inevitable. Your mortgage for example – is something that is necessary and difficult to avoid. But there are also many purchases that aren’t crucial, and just part of life. In those times, a credit card can come in really handy.
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