Credit Cards

US Bank Visa Buxx – Prepaid Debit Card For Teens

06.22.2011 by Bob 8 comments

Well, now we have things like pre-paid debit cards to replace Dad reaching into his wallet to dole out some cash. And US Bank’s Visa Buxx is just that – a pre-paid debit card for your teenagers (13 and older). It is NOT a credit card and is limited to the amount that mom and dad put on it…

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What Factors Influence Your FICO Score & Why It Doesn’t Matter

11.04.2010 by Guest 11 comments

Many aspects of finances are widely misunderstood, especially in the greed-filled and deceitful society we live in today. One prominent part of finance in this country, the FICO score, is also one of the most misrepresented. My hope is to help clear up the mystery that is FICO by explaining what it is determined by, what it determines, and why it does not (really) matter…

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Make Big Frugal Moves!

10.29.2010 by Jason Price 8 comments

My wife (also my research department ) recently forwarded me a piece from MSNMoney.com that provides 6 BIG ways to go frugal. [I just love the sound of that!] So, for those of you who are the budget conscious and are ready to make a difference in your financial lives, let’s take a look at these tips…

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Offermatic Review: An Easy Way to Earn (More) Rewards

10.20.2010 by Bob 17 comments

I just signed up for a FREE savings program called Offermatic. Simply put it is a way to earn more rewards for using your credit card or debit card. I think the easiest way to understand how it works is just by watching this 90-second video…

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Get A Free Credit Report and Score: But Does it Even Matter?

10.06.2010 by Craig Ford 14 comments

Last week I did something I’ve never done before. I used Credit Karma to get a free credit score and report. That was the first time in my life that I’ve ever checked my credit report or even had an interest in checking it. Why? I’m becoming more and more convinced that your credit score matters…

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5 Steps for Married Couples to Get Out of Debt Together

08.05.2010 by Craig Ford 3 comments

When couples move in different directions, it is nearly impossible for them to make any progress. Often times, if one spouse makes a few steps forward, the other makes just enough bad choices to take it all back. This is never any more true than when couples are facing debt problems. Moving in different directions [...]

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The Best Pre-Paid Credit Cards & Who Should Use Them

07.14.2010 by Bob 6 comments

While I have long been a debit card user (especially since I found a cash-back debit card) I have been intrigued by the idea of prepaid credit cards. The idea is pretty simple – it is basically just like a Visa gift card that you can swipe to make purchases, with a few additional features/downsides…

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7 Steps To Help Get Out Of Credit Card Debt

06.24.2010 by Joe Plemon 3 comments

You have vowed over and over again to get that credit card debt out of your life, but here you are, still in debt, frustrated with your lack of progress and starting to lose hope. Don’t! Millions have been where you are and have conquered that debt. You can too!

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