Category Archives: Debt

Debt, Emergency Funds · February 2, 2019

Podcast Episode – Financial Abuse: Part 1

In this episode, Suze tells a powerful and heartbreaking story of a women she met on vacation and how this woman lost everything as a result of financial abuse.

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Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Retirement, Saving · January 23, 2019

How to Make the Most of a Cash Windfall

Did you land a year-end bonus? Even better, a nice raise? Or, perhaps you’ve been working a side gig and have some extra income to put to work? Also, I know many of you will soon be receiving...

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Credit Cards, Debt, Emergency Funds, Portfolio Management · January 16, 2019

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Dealing with Credit Card Debt

As much as I wish that no one overspent during the holidays, I know that many of you are facing January credit card statements that are going to set off some stress. You realize there’s...

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Credit Cards, Debt, Student Loans · December 26, 2018

Podcast Episode – Debt Is Bondage

Listen to Podcast Episode: Dealing with personal debt is the most critical aspect of achieving a successful financial future. Podcast Transcript: Today's podcast is about debt.

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Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · December 5, 2018

Credit Card Alert: How to Avoid the Big Trap of 2019

You know where I stand on having credit card debt. It holds you back from being all you can, and deserve, to be. I realize some of you have credit card debt due to emergencies, like a medical bill...

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Credit Cards, Debt · October 11, 2018

Rule #1 of debt management: Honor your obligations

I am all about helping people get out of financial trouble. I am always humbled when someone lays bare their financial struggle and asks for my advice.

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Credit Cards, Debt · October 3, 2018

Protecting your financial life is now free. Don’t pass up this offer.

One of the best ways to protect yourself from identify thieves is now free of charge. Beginning in late September, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion began offering consumers the ability to place and lift credit freezes on their credit reports without…

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Credit Cards, Debt, Home Loans · March 14, 2018

Home Buying in Next 6 months? Do This Now!

If you are planning on buying a home in the next few months, I bet you are already spending plenty of time checking out online listings.

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Debt · January 10, 2018

Use Gift Cards to Really Give to Yourself. In a Meaningful Way.

If you received some gift cards this past holiday season that you’ve yet to use, let me ask you a question: do you really want or need more stuff?

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