We found a great car at a great price for our son's first vehicle, but it was a little out of his price range. We wanted him to have dependable transportation that would last him at least through college, so we decided to take out a loan … [Read more...] about Can You Have Two Car Loans At Once?
Debit and credit cards are commonly thought to be the pinnacle in payment convenience, requiring a swipe, the push of a few buttons and you're on your way. Some may argue swiping a card is too convenient, potentially resulting overspending. To these … [Read more...] about Three Reasons Cash Is Still King
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I tried something a little different this weekend, attempting to spend only cash. I found that sticking to cash only spending can be difficult, as temptation to ditch the greenbacks in my wallet in favor of swiping plastic can rear it's ugly head at … [Read more...] about Cash Vs. Convenience
For the past year, my wife and I have contemplated doing some major home improvement/maintenance projects. New carpeting, painting, new furniture, and replacing our air conditioner have all been discussed and investigated. I recently painted our main … [Read more...] about What Would You Do? Pay Cash And Drain Savings, Or Use Interest Free Financing?
Everybody faces unexpected expenses from time to time. Some people have an emergency fund in place to quickly handle the situation, and others turn to credit. There are some occasions, however, where a person has nowhere to turn. Lacking an … [Read more...] about 8 Rules To Borrowing Money To Friends And Family
