August 19, 2010 – 7:36 am
The new age of technology has seen most people use credit cards like they once used cash. Credit cards are common and are used for pretty much everything from everyday purchases such as groceries and haircuts to hotel reservations and Internet shopping. People are also turning to their credit cards when things go wrong in [...]
We’ve always heard it’s the little things we purchase that siphon the money from our pockets. Spontaneous purchases like junk food or last minute items while we’re waiting in line are only some of the marketing temptations we must learn to avoid. There are a few other pleasure items and lifestyle habits that consumers also [...]
Okay, we’re kidding. But the point is, there are enough ways to save that everybody can probably lower costs in one way or another, and keep more money in their pocket. And these days, that’s got to be good to hear. So what are some ways that you can spend less, and save more? One [...]
Truth is, we’ve been told to borrow! borrow! borrow! until we think that being in debt is just a way of life. But it isn’t, and there are ways you can pay off debt-a house, a car, credit cards, you name it-if you really want to do so.
Seriously. If you can cut back on discretionary spending, or save money on necessary spending to the tune of only $27.40 a day, you could park $10,000 of cool cash into your bank account (hopefully, a savings account) by this time next year. Do the math yourself; it’s true. Think it’s impossible? Not so. There [...]