Methods of Debt Reduction
Leave a CommentWhat if you didn’t have any debt, how much money would you save? I alone would save around $600 dollars a month if I paid off all of my debt, including my car, some student loans, and my...
View ArticleNo More Honda!
Leave a CommentSo as of April 27th, the little red Honda has officially found a new home in the wonderful Midwest state of Oklahoma. For those of you that don’t know or haven’t heard, I’m currently in...
View ArticleFinancial Planning and Goal-Setting
Leave a Comment Just like every other aspect of life, in order to be successful with your money, or at least better with it than you have been, you need to have a plan and set some goals. There exists...
View ArticlePerspective on the National Debt
Subscribe to the Official Go Be Rich Newsletter Here!Leave a Comment14,284,723,029,854. That number look familiar to anyone? Oh wait, look again, now it's at 14,284,723,094,234. Now it's...
View ArticleLate Fees – The Plague of Personal Finance
Here’s a true story:Long ago, when I was in college (the late 1990s), people still rented movies from stores like Blockbuster. We didn’t have the convenience or RedBox or Hulu or Netflix or even...
View ArticleFinding money for debt repayment
Now that the New Year is upon us, many people are focusing their attention on their goals or resolutions for the year. One goal or resolution at the top of numerous lists? Get out of debt.However, it’s...
View ArticleHow to Improve Credit Score by Using Credit Cards
Getting and maintaining a good credit score is something that is essential for any American who wants to participate in the financial system. Credit scores are used for everything from determining if a...
View ArticleMy History With Debt
I’ve always believed that I’ve had my financial situation under control. After all, I’m a Type A personality – I don’t letanything in my life get out of control. My teeth are always brushed, my bed...
View ArticleCan You Take a “Break” From Getting Out of Debt?
When I got my first credit card, I thought I was only going to use it for emergencies. Then I made every little thing out to be an emergency. That’s how I got into thousands of dollars of debt. When...
View ArticleWays to Increase Your Credit Score
No matter what your stance about credit is, your credit score can be helpful in many situations. Yes, credit may not be good for you if you cannot seem to control yourself and spend like crazy when you...
View ArticleBetter Your Finances with the Debt Movement
When you are trying to pay down debt, one of the hardest things to do is to stick with it. Getting started can be a huge step, and then once you are on your way, it can be difficult to stay with your...
View ArticleWhat is “Good” Debt?
One of the debates that rages in the world of personal finance is whether or not there is such a thing as “good” debt. Some claim that all debt should be got rid of as soon as possible, no matter the...
View ArticleShould You Get a Store Branded Credit Card?
It seems like everyone has a credit card these days. When you go to the home improvement store, there’s a credit card. Ditto for the clothing store. Store branded credit cards attempt to cash in on...
View ArticleCredit Score Range: Where Do You Fall?
As you probably know, your credit score is a big deal. Knowing your credit score range can help you get an idea of what to expect when you apply for a loan. It can also provide you with an idea of what...
View Article3 Debt Lessons from The Social Network
Mark Zuckerberg is intensely private, and not much is known about him. The 2010 movie, The Social Network, attempts to fill in the blanks and follows the Zuckerberg’s creation of Facebook as well as...
View ArticleDo You Pay Your Bills with Your Credit Card?
Whenever I tell someone that I have multiple credit cards, they for some reason like to assume that I cannot pay my bills and this is why I have them. A lot of my friends don’t have a single credit...
View ArticleWhat is a Good Credit Score?
One of the most important indications of financial fitness is the credit score. This three-digit number provides insight into your credit habits, and lenders want a peek at it before they risk their...
View ArticlePaying Down Your Student Loans Quickly
Oh student loans! It seems like everyone has them. How much do you have? I have plenty of student loans. I received 2 undergraduate degrees and finished my Finance MBA just last summer, and altogether...
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