Everyone sees the level of debt that they have to deal with differently. For some, the idea of being overdrawn for just a couple of days would make them uncomfortable, yet alone paying for things on credit facilities and not paying them off immediately when the bill comes through. For others, being …
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Why Your Finances Are Gross
It's not surprising to anyone that Americans are TERRIBLE at managing their money. A quick look at some Staggering Financial Statistics will solidify the claim. I could list 1,000 reasons WHY everyone's finances are "gross," but today I'll only present one. Decisions, Decisions Think about 5 …
Buying a Car Won’t Help You Reach Your Dreams
I was flipping through the pages of Money Magazine when an advertisement caught my eye. The ad was promoting the All-New 31 MPG Highway 2013 Honda CRV. To soccer moms all over the world, this car is hella cool. It's also hella expensive. My problem isn't with the car itself, but instead …
Online Loans: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
With the advent of the computer and the internet, it has become possible to sit at home and shop. Although it is very convenient, it is also fraught with danger. Less hassle: Apart from the purchasing of physical items, online loans are also available. You don't have to go into the bank and stand …
The Double Standard Of Car Buying
Imagine I come to you with “an investment.” I ask you for $20,000. A second after you sign on the dotted line, this investment will be worth $15,000; a year later $14000. Your investment value will continue to diminish each and every year. If you decide you want out, you can return the investment …
Indebting vs Investing
Here is a guest post I wrote for Crystal @ www.Budgetinginthefunstuff.com. Check her site out when you get a chance. This morning wasn’t the usual morning. Late-night storms left much of Charlotte out of power with noticeable debris on the roads. Replacing stop lights with policemen caused my …
