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Can You Live Debt Free and Still Have Credit Cards?
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Can you live debt free with credit cards?

The debate on credit cards vs. all cash lifestyle Lately it seems like I end up in a lot of conversations about the use of credit cards and whether or not you should use them. In one corner, you have … Continue reading

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Debt is Debt. Except When it Isn’t?
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Debt is Debt no Matter How you Phrase It. I love how there are so many different ideas about debt. Some people say debt is bad. Some people say debt is good. Some people say debt is a tool. Some … Continue reading

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How We Get Into Debt, and How to Get Out of Debt
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The other day I had the privilege of appearing as a guest on the Intelligent Investing with Pamela Otten radio show. During the show Pam asked my opinion about the ways people get into debt. She also asked me to … Continue reading

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No Credit Cards for June – Almost Done!
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We’re almost done with June and our No Credit Card Challenge! Have you made it so far this month without using your credit card? We hope so. Keep up the motivation and hard work. By the end of this challenge, … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 13th, 2011
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If you had $1,000 to pay down debt, what would you put it towards? A) Pay off a $1,000 Student Loan (and lose the tax dededuction) B) Half of a $2,000 Credit Card balance at 9.99% C) Part of a … Continue reading

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Debt Settlement Programs Finally Exposed as Scams and Ripoffs
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It sounded too good to be true. Turns out it was. Find out the truth behind debt settlement companies and the lies they use to get your money. Video #1: Congress orders an investigation and figures out what we knew … Continue reading

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Economic Stimulus Package
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What it means for you. There has been an awful lot of discussion in the news about the Economic Stimulus package. There has also been a lot of confusion. Today we’ll try to shed a little light on the package … Continue reading

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