Category Archives: Credit Cards and Debt

Focus on the Family Offers New Financial Management Tool

The number one source of divorce is money fights and money problems. Thankfully Focus on the Family has developed a new tool to help couples practice sound money management principles so they can take control of their finances. Focus on the Family just announced a new partnership with Crown Financial Ministries. It’s called MoneyLife Coaching. … Continue reading

Have Credit Card Debt? Then You’ve Got Options Too

This article comes from the editorial team at Card Hub, a leading marketplace for all types of credit cards, including 2nd chance credit cards. When it comes to credit card debt, the options available to you vary based on how much you owe and how many payments you’ve missed. “Options?” you might be thinking dubiously. … Continue reading

Grads With Debt Pass on Advice

A new survey found that one out of four graduates say they would have made different decisions if they had considered the debt they’d rack up through their education. Fidelity Investments surveyed hundreds of graduates to find out how they’re managing financially. “Recent graduates are finding that tackling their college debt is one of the … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @DebtChronicles

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile turns the spotlight on Travis Pizel, also known as @DebtChronicles. He’s a software engineer based in Rochester, Minnesota living with his wife of 14 years and two children, Tristan and Tori. Every Tuesday Travis posts the latest on his debt chronicles at careonecredit.com. Travis candidly shares his debt story with … Continue reading

Outsmart Marketing Strategies to Save Money

There’s an interesting article in the March 2011 issue of Women’s Health about outsmarting stores. Don’t think their ploys work on you? Don’t be so sure. Just think of the times when you’ve run into the grocery store or Target for a couple of necessities and walked out with DVDs, new shoes or a fancy … Continue reading

The Cost of Owning Things

My husband and I have made it one of our goals to always drive paid-for cars. And it’s a goal we expect to achieve in early 2011. However, last week we were hit with a big shot of reality: no matter what you own you’re paying a price for it. It doesn’t matter if you … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @WinWithMoney

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile focuses on a stay-at-home dad of two boys, ages 5 and 3, who manages to fit in his other passion in life: helping others get their finances under control. Andrew Jacobson, owner of Andrew Jacobson Financial Coaching, lives outside of Chicago with his wife and sons. He tweets at @WinwithMoney … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @ChristineRomans

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile is a wife, mom, CNN anchor and now author. I had the opportunity of meeting Christine Romans (@ChristineRomans) about a decade ago at a writing conference. We’re both Iowans and graduates of Iowa State. Christine’s new book, SMART IS THE NEW RICH: IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT—PUT IT DOWN (Wiley, … Continue reading

CEO Hopes You’ll Shop on Small Business Saturday

There’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving? There’s now a new push to make Saturday “Small Business Saturday.” American Express’ CEO announced the plan hoping to gather support for local business. “This is the start of a movement,” Kenneth Chenault, who joined New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg … Continue reading