Opinion: All Student Loans Should Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
Students in financial trouble deserve a break.
For many of you, student loans were a necessary evil that have remained a thorn…
4 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the Holidays
Think before you shop. No, really, we insist
The holiday season is here. Before you whip out that eggnog and gear up for…
By Sheiresa Ngo
December 6, 2010
Tags: applying for store credit cards, credit, holiday debt, holiday shopping, protecting your credit, protecting your identity, shopping, shopping online
Smart Money Moves for Every Stage of Life
You're never too young to start planning for your financial future
No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never to early–or late–to begin managing…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 19, 2010
Tags: credit cards, credit management, financial planning, How To, kids and money, life stages, Money Savvy Pig, Retirement, teens and money, the millionaire kids club
Is Your Spouse Guilty of Financial Infidelity?
Take this quiz and find out
Financial infidelity is one of the top reasons for divorce. Many couples lie about their…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 18, 2010
Tags: financial cheating, financial infidelity, financial lies
Chase Waives Foreign Transaction Fees
Planning a trip overseas? You might want to take one of these cards with you
If you have a specialty credit card with Chase and you’re a frequent overseas traveler,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 18, 2010
Tags: British Airways Visa Signature Card, Capital One, Chase, foriegn exchange fees, Hyatt Card, PenFed, Priority Club Select Visa Card, Travel
Credit Reporting Myths Exposed
Know how your report can affect your financial future
Your credit report and score can hold the key to your financial future. One mistake…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 16, 2010
Tags: Council on Accreditation, credit report, credit reporting, credit scores, Federal Trade Commission, FICO score, FTC, National Foundation for Credit Counseling, NFCC
4 Credit Reporting Myths and Realities
Arm yourself with the right information
If you plan to make a big purchase in the near future, it’s important to…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 15, 2010
Tags: bankruptcy, credit and debt, credit inquiries, credit reporting, credit reporting agencies, credit scoring, FICO score
8 Vices That Will Derail Your Budget
Most of the time, behaving badly will trash your cash
Most of the time, behaving badly will trash your cash
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 11, 2010
Tags: affairs, bad money habits, coffee, drinking, eating out, financial vices, lotto, money drains, shopping, smoking, vices
How to be Frugal AND Fabulous
Author Natalie P. McNeal tells you how to save money without sacrificing your lifestyle
Being frugal doesn’t have to be painful. Finding ways to save money can be fun…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 10, 2010
Tags: cost-cutting, cutting back, cutting costs, frugal, Frugalista, frugality, Miami Herald, Natalie P. McNeal, saving money, The Frugalista Files
How to Achieve Your Financial Freedom
Author and finance expert Ryan Mack gives tips on breaking free from financial burdens
In his new book, Living in the Village: Build Your Financial Future and Strengthen Your…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 4, 2010
Tags: economic empowerment, financial freedom, financial literacy, it takes a village to raise a child, living in the village, Ryan Mack
