Swagbucks
I jumped on the bandwagon. I joined Swagbucks. A series of posts by Fabulously Broke inspired my jump into the search rewards program. A week in, I thought I would share my thoughts.
Spend Mindfully
Manage your credit, debt, and budget through thoughtful and purposeful spending.
What The Heck is a 529 Anyway?
Almost every investment firm offers a 529 account. They talk about how great it is and how everyone should have one. Most people have no idea how a 529 works or what it is. This post will give you a breakdown on the basics of a 529 and what you need to know if you are going to get started with this type of account.
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How to Shop for a Car Loan
Someone I know is in the market for her first car loan. I was flattered that she asked me about how car loans work. She is pretty smart. If she had questions, I am sure many of you might have the same questions. This post will discuss what you should think about if you are a twenty-something (or a “real live adult”) looking for a car loan.
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My Debt, How I’m Paying It, and the Snowball Effect
For the first time, I am going to give exact details on my loan balances and how I am paying them off. I will also discuss the popular “snowball effect” for paying off your own debt.
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Credit Cards on Vacation
I have a story for you. A “perfect storm” of vacation credit card problems left my sister in Greece with only 100 Euros in her pocket. The issues sprouted from another trip thousands of miles away. Here is the rundown, and the lesson learned, from the experience.
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Picking a Credit Card (Part 2)
So, now that we know where to look for credit cards, I want to share with you the final part of making my decision.
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