Many people opt for artificial trees to save money during the holidays. Splurging on an expensive tree may seem cost effective, but there are some questions to consider. In order to be saving money over a real tree, you will have to keep the artificial tree for about […]
My dream boyfriend is cool, always available, calculating… and a spreadsheet?! It’s true, I have a secret love affair with spreadsheets. I absolutely cannot get my hands off them. Sometimes I dream of coming home, slipping into something comfortable, and getting down and dirty in the spreadsheets. I’m […]
It sounds easy to have a sugar daddy, right? Some older rich man will just pay for your company. And you can use that money to pay for things you actually enjoy doing instead of selling yourself out to some boring job. Unfortunately, the realities of being a […]
Yes! But also, no! Like everything, it depends on your financial situation. You may think about closing a credit card that you don’t use anymore, but that could hurt your credit score. Pros: Closing your card gives you one less credit card to worry about. Whether you worry […]
I remember when my family dropped my older sister off at college, seeing booths full of exited college students trying to get other college students to sign-up for credit cards. To me, at the time, credit cards were the ultimate sign of financial irresponsibility. My dad would scoff […]
Coinstars offers a helpful service for a very costly fee. At 11.9% you can have your coins converted to cash at your local grocery store. Although I’m all for saving every bit of money you can, sometimes the Coinstar is more convenient. Also, it’s better to have the […]
Working a job where you make tips is one of the most satisfying thing I have ever experienced. Even if it’s just a few cents or a dollar every purchase, it quickly adds up. When I first started making tips as a barista, I would always ignore the […]
Creating an accurate credit score is a very complicated process. Many things decide your credit score, including those unrelated to making payments. One thing credit card companies don’t want to seeis someone gaining too much credit too quickly. Quickly trying to open many lines of credit could be […]
It can be hard not to reach for your credit card when you see a shiny pair of shoes or drive by that expensive sushi place down the block before your next paycheck, but keeping your purchases consistent is the best way to track your credit. We’ve all […]
Getting your first credit card can be a scary experience. Credit card debt can grow exponentially if you’re not careful and can affect your ability to buy a car, a house, or even get a job. Ideally, spending money you don’t own is never a good idea, but it’s not always practical. Whether for building credit, or making end of month payments, here’s the most common credit card mistakes new credit card users make.
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