If you're in need of cash, you might be able to get some easily, quickly, and at an insanely low-interest rate. Many people are not aware that a low-interest balance transfer offer from a credit card can be turned into a low-interest loan, with the … [Read more...] about How To Get Cash Using Credit Card Balance Transfer Offers
I've mentioned that I'm purging many of my bank accounts in hopes of leading a less cluttered financial life. Here's the current status: Bank of America checking Bank of America money market savings (a higher yield savings) ING Direct … [Read more...] about Closing more bank accounts
Yes, this semester is finally over. I took 6 credits (2 courses) in addition to working full time, and I have to say it was painful. I was still able to have time in the evenings, but mostly because I began to just ignore classwork, friends, my wife … [Read more...] about Fall 2007 Semester is Over! A bittersweet ending…
Although I hate financial clutter, I had to sign up for another credit card. I have about $5,000 due for spring tuition, but I won't be reimbursed for it until about February. That means I would either need to pull from our savings (which isn't much … [Read more...] about Got one new Discover credit card and cancelled another
For many of us personal finance bloggers, the idea of debt and credit cards is comparable to living in the 4th circle of hell. However, for many others who are responsible with their credit, we treat credit and debt as opportunities. My … [Read more...] about Helping my Father-in-Law with Credit
only $48,129 left to go! That's our chart from the No Credit Needed Network (thanks NCN!). The "Paid" numbers are a bit off since I began the chart well into our debt repayment period. Yeah, that's a lot of debt, but here's the thing. Now … [Read more...] about $64,761 of debt down and…
