Posts Tagged ‘Late Fees’

5 Expenses to Ditch After Age 30

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Climb out from beneath the covers and face the harsh light of day: You're 30. Surprisingly, it isn't the end of the world. In fact, consider it an opportunity to shed some of the bad habits and poor financial decisions of the past. That's not to say you should run from the last decade of your life. Embrace the all-nighters, corporate climbing, and occasional beer-fueled mayhem that led you to this point. But recognize that while age is just a number, the Big 3-0 can signal a turning point regarding some of the fiscal baggage that may be weighing… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - September 9, 2010 at 11:20 am

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Are You Aware of the Most Common Credit Threats?

The Associated Press reports a new finding by FICO, Inc. that 25.5 percent of consumers, or nearly 43.4 million people, currently have a credit score of 599 or less. With a quarter of the nation suffering from credit card debt and poor credit scores, it’s obvious that many are not aware of the number of factors that can lower their credit scores. Photo by The Truth About via Flickr You can probably list several things you know can contribute to decreasing your credit score, but it’s unlikely you can name them all. In fact, a list of different things that… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - July 27, 2010 at 3:20 am

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Avoiding Late Fees

The absolute last thing that we need right now considering the economy is unnecessary late fees. The average fee that is charged for a late payment by a credit card company is a surprising $39 dollars. But when you are literally living from one paycheck to the next and trying to juggle the due dates for so many different bills, sometimes these painful late fees can seem completely unavoidable. Not only do late fees add to your mounding debt, but they also put you at risk of an increase in your credit card interest rates, because falling late on… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 8, 2010 at 10:20 am

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What Does it Mean to be Broke

Being broke means that you are relying on cash advances on your credit card in order to pay your rent or your mortgage, and you are praying that you are going to have enough money left on your credit line in order for you to do so. Being broke means having more student loans than you can handle, making you nauseated when you begin to think about how long it will possibly take for you to repay them. Being broke means being afraid to open up your credit card bills because you are legitimately afraid to see what you… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 18, 2010 at 8:20 pm

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Ten reasons to love online banking & billing

As people turn out to be more comfy with digital banking, it is easy to see why they favor the mouse to the pen. In addition to comfort, banking on-line can assist you quickly detect fraudulent activity. Subsequent are 10 components Anna Kozner, advertising coordinator and on-line banking fan, loves on-line banking and billing. 1. No late charges with automated bill make investments. two. Decreased paper waste from expenditures, statements, and checks. three. No require for checks = no reorder charges for extra checks = financial savings on postage from sending checks. 4. It is convenient. No require to go… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - September 9, 2009 at 10:20 pm

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