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Why A College Degree Is Still Worth It
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ashworth. The opinions and text are all mine. The numbers are…
October 13, 2017Browse
Author: Sandy Smith
I started this blog years ago as a way of keeping myself accountable to my own debt reduction plans. Now I'm using this site to help others get out of debt, and learn about personal finance so that they can live their best lives.
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So, We’re Pregnant and it’s Expensive!
We’re pregnant. I’m still getting used to saying that so let’s just let this all sink in a for a little bit.…
September 4, 2017
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Do Credit Companies Have a Responsibility to Tell People the Facts about Debt?
Have you ever considered the question: Do you have too much credit available? For many people, the pursuit of additional lines of…
July 31, 2017
Finance 101
Finance 101: How To Open A Checking Account When You Are In ChexSystems
In life, when you are hitting an unseen obstacle as you try to reach your goals, it can be a very frustrating…
June 1, 2017
Auto
5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance
Lowering your car insurance premium is a quick and easy way to save money. It will take you about five minutes to…
April 7, 2017
Save Money
5 Ways To Save Money On Food While Staying At A Hotel
With signs that the down economy is here to stay (a least for now!), travelers are finding more inventive ways to game…
January 17, 2017
News
When Does It Make Sense to Refinance?
In case you didn’t hear, mortgage rates are on the uptick as of the end of last year. The popular 30-year fixed-rate…
January 3, 2017
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How Social Networking Can Negatively Affect Your Finances
Everyone who is anyone these days and even a few nobodies have some form of a social networking account. What qualifies? Everything…
December 2, 2016
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How Holly Earns $20,000 Monthly by Writing
I want to introduce you to our friend, Holly Johnson. Holly’s side hustle, writing, has turned into her full-time freelance work and…
November 14, 2016
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Some Store Brands and National Brands Are The Same
Today I’m going to confirm a long running rumor about the products in your grocery store. Many of you have already suspected…
October 24, 2016
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How To Score Free Money From the Airlines
I got home on Friday from another week long trip for my employer. As I was sitting in the airport, I detailed…
October 17, 2016
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Fun, Family and Finances Money Matters Workshops
On Saturday, September 10th I attending the second in a series of financial workshops being held by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition sponsored…
September 15, 2016