Posts for "Debt"


Operation Mortgage Payoff is Starting to BLOW…

From Budgets Are Sexy
May 21, 2012 at 5:52 am
That’s right, I said it – it sucks paying $2,000 extra every month to an underwater home :( The results have been sexy as hell so far – we’ve already ... (more)

And all the girlies say…

From Punch Debt In The Face
May 21, 2012 at 1:35 am
If I could be any animal I would be a house fly. Okay, not really, I’d probably be a fire-breathing squirrel, but house fly would be second on my list. Yeah I know flies ... (more)

5 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Without Breaking the Bank

From freemoneywisdom.com
May 14, 2012 at 8:00 am
Mortgages aren’t as easy to get as they were a few years ago. But even if you can’t refinance your loan there are steps you can take that will enable you to pay your loan off ... (more)

Why You Should Be Debt-Free on Your Car

From freemoneywisdom.com
May 11, 2012 at 8:00 am
Car loans have become so common that most of us seldom think of buying a car without one. But you should think about doing just that, and there are a number of strong reasons you ... (more)

Awesome (and FREE!) Place to Check Your Credit Score – Can You Beat Me? ;)

From Budgets Are Sexy
May 8, 2012 at 6:08 am
I don’t know why I’m so late to the parties these days, but color me a new fan of Credit Sesame – a place where you can get your credit score for free and then ... (more)

When does interest stop being interesting?

From Punch Debt In The Face
May 4, 2012 at 1:54 am
You all know I was $28,000 in student loan debt when I graduated. I consolidated my loans with Sallie Mae so I could pay them back over the next twenty years. My monthly minimum ... (more)

First Time Buyer Checklist

From My Journey to Millions
May 3, 2012 at 10:27 am
Evan’s Note: With my home search heating up I figured this post by Katie was very timely. With the cost of homes and interest rates both at an all-time low, many people ... (more)

Why I Was Fatter When My Finances Sucked

From Budgets Are Sexy
May 3, 2012 at 6:42 am
(Guest post by Agatha K, The Fun Money Nerd) I’m 33 years old. And I weigh 25 pounds less than I did at age 23. WTF?!? I’m not saying I was fat at age 23, but I always thought ... (more)

You Shouldn’t Overpay For These Items… But You Probably Will

From DINKS Finance
May 1, 2012 at 6:37 am
Good Morning DINKS.  Today we are discussing our tendency (if any) to overpay for items that we need, items that we want, and items that we love. Think about your last purchase…did ... (more)

When Should you go for a Reverse Mortgage?

From freemoneywisdom.com
May 1, 2012 at 6:00 am
I’ve been reading up on reverse mortgages lately because I think it could be a good financial tool for my parents to pay their bills and add to the income that they are living ... (more)

Top Ways to Avoid Getting Further Into Debt

From Financial Planning
April 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm
It seems as though all we have been managing to do for the past several years is to keep our heads above water financially. Too many people are drowning in a sea of debt and have ... (more)

Dealing With Debt Collectors

From Saving Money Today
April 24, 2012 at 7:48 am
I remember when I was a kid my parents went through a tough financial time and ended up declaring bankruptcy.  There was a span of several months where debt ... (more)

Debt Consolidation

From Financial Planning
April 23, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Debt consolidation is the process of grouping all of your different debts, into one consolidated debt. The premise behind this is that rather than having several different outgoings ... (more)

Credit Cards: The Culprit of the Modern World Debt

From Steadfast Finances
April 23, 2012 at 6:00 am
Have you ever been in a situation where you find something you really want to buy but cannot afford it just yet? If it were the old days, you probably will save up for it first ... (more)

What they won’t tell you about paying off debt

From Everything Finance
April 18, 2012 at 7:22 pm
What they won’t tell you about paying off debt is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money!If you’ve been focused on ... (more)

The Most Enlightening Personal Finance Calculation I’ve Ever Done

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
April 16, 2012 at 5:00 am
Keeping your expenses as low as possible was best illustrated to be with some simple math, and once I got out of debt and had some REAL savings, I started calculating ... (more)

HOW TO AVOID CREDIT CARD DEBT WHEN ENTERING COLLEGE

From The Career Closet
April 14, 2012 at 8:11 pm
This is a guest post from comparecards.com: These days it is harder than ever before to afford college tuition, and student loans add a tremendous weight to the financial burden ... (more)

6 Ways to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning This Year

From My Journey to Millions
April 10, 2012 at 7:05 am
You may have a house spring cleaning regimen in place to clear out the cobwebs in your home and ready it for summer. But have you ever thought of applying this concept to your ... (more)

This is why I hate car payments

From Punch Debt In The Face
April 9, 2012 at 1:03 am
As you all know, Girl Ninja and I spent the last week gallivanting around San Diego; eating at our favorite restaurants, hiking/running at our favorite spots, and catching up ... (more)

April 2012 Net Worth Update – Finally Doubled Up!

From My Journey to Millions
April 2, 2012 at 6:00 am
When I first started my zero net worth experiment I was curious how long it would take me to double my net worth.  Well, as the title indicates, 13 or so months later I finally ... (more)

Use the Internet to Save When You Shop

From My Journey to Millions
March 24, 2012 at 7:33 pm
The Internet makes bargain shopping easy.  Whether comparison shopping or using promo codes or reading reviews, there are many ways to use the Internet to save money.  Many people ... (more)

Play Your Credit Cards Right

From Everything Finance
March 19, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Play Your Credit Cards Right is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money!As a certified credit counselor I spend the majority ... (more)

Five things you can do to improve your credit rating

From Everything Finance
March 14, 2012 at 7:34 am
Five things you can do to improve your credit rating is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money!There’s been a lot of ... (more)

Benefits to Using Cash over Credit

From Everything Finance
March 14, 2012 at 1:53 am
Benefits to Using Cash over Credit is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money!Many people rarely carry cash; instead, they ... (more)

2 Easy Ways to Save Money and Pay off Debt

From Everything Finance
March 8, 2012 at 1:38 am
2 Easy Ways to Save Money and Pay off Debt is a post originally published on: Everything Finance - Everything Finance - Its all about Money!There’s always an excuse for not ... (more)