We’re Paying Off $47,000 of Debt. Here’s How

Steve and Jennie Silha ended up in debt the way a lot of young couples do: They had children. Steve, 44, is a realist, and says the problem was pretty simple. “It really came down to the fact that we decided that my wife would be a stay-at-home mom, but we spent like we had… Continue reading We’re Paying Off $47,000 of Debt. Here’s How

Nine Winning Personal Finance Apps to Help You Manage Your Money

If you have found yourself researching personal finance apps, you can find something interesting among nine winning personal finance apps providing assistance from managing budgets to reducing debt to easier bill payment to streamlining the food stamp application process. There is always work on the cutting edge dreaming up new solutions to ongoing financial problems.… Continue reading Nine Winning Personal Finance Apps to Help You Manage Your Money

How to Choose a Prepaid Debit Card and Save Money in the Process

A  prepaid debit card is a prepaid debit card, right?  I mean, they all look pretty much the same and can be used the same places, right?  Well, not exactly… They are definitely very close in appearance and usage, but understanding their important features and fees and how they differ is the key to deciding… Continue reading How to Choose a Prepaid Debit Card and Save Money in the Process

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Proposed Prepaid Card Regulatory Changes Inspires Industry Response

When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in 2010, nobody expected it to play nice with the financial services industry. Authorized as part of the Dodd-Frank legislation, the CFPB was tasked with protecting consumers from predatory lending and other Wall Street abuses that spawned the Great Recession. From the very start, the financial… Continue reading Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Proposed Prepaid Card Regulatory Changes Inspires Industry Response

How to Raise Your Credit Score Quickly Using Current Credit Card Trends

According to a recent New York Fed survey, Americans are feeling positive about their ability to get credit.  Looking at the trends, we indicate some easy actions to take and will show you how to raise your credit score quickly.  In February 2015, the number of people applying for credit cards is up 12.45% from October 2013… Continue reading How to Raise Your Credit Score Quickly Using Current Credit Card Trends

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