Prepaid cards…. a study in “Why Would You Do This???”
Wait! I forgot! It’s because we’ve all got a few credit issues and this is but one option..(you can tell it’s not my favorite choice, can’t you??)
It’s the beginning of my series this week on credit cards for the credit challenged and we’re starting with my [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
PrePaid is pretty ok…
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A walk through credit for the credit challenged
This week, I’d like to do a four part series on credit for the credit challenged. There are too many sites that offer misleading and costly information regarding credit cards.
What is a secured credit card? What are the benefits?
Most people do not know their actually one of the best choices for improving your credit and [...]
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No Insurance. No Doctor. You’re Screwed. (Part 3)
This is the third and final part of my first hand health care saga I’ve been relating this week.
I am not revisiting the whole ordeal again. If you want to read in detail, flip through the last two blogs. Get kleenex before you do, because in my opinion, the US Health Care System is in [...]
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No insurance. No doctor. You’re screwed. (part 2)
This is part two in a series I am doing this week on health care reform, from a personal viewpoint. Given the fact that I’ve lost a home, ruined my credit and spent ten years being turned away from mainstream medical care, due to not having health insurance, I have some input to lend here.
Let [...]
Posted in Thrifty Tips Tagged ask, bankruptcy, budgeting, credit issues, creditors, debt, frugal, health care, health care reform, home, house, kids, mortgage 8 Comments
Sick? No Insurance. No Doctor. You’re screwed. (Part 1)
What’s it like to be ill and be turned away by a doctor? How about needing checkups, medication, scans or mammograms when you can’t find a health care facility to treat you?
This week, I’d like to take you on a walk in the shoes of those who have no health care. I am one of those [...]
Posted in Thrifty Tips Tagged bankruptcy, credit issues, creditors, health care, health care reform, health insurance, home, house, insurance, leanne coffman, medical bills, physicians, saving 5 Comments
Jennifer Enterprises- A Woman’s Work-at-Home Success Story
Recently, I opened my blog by asking for those with real home businesses to give me some input. I’d like to take some time to review a few of these in the next couple of weeks. Home business opportunities are a highly searched item. It seems like everyone is looking for a side job, worrying [...]
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Blog Carnival- Women’s Business- I want your input!
On August 01, 2009 Mrs. Bankrupt will be hosting a Blog Carnival for women entrepreneurs.
If you have finance advice, grant info, time management tips or general assistance for women’s work at home opportunities, please add your submission. Genuine home business blogs are accepted, but not spam or advertisements. I want real life, personal stories, or [...]
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Raising Financially Smart Adults, What Can You Do Today?
Financial responsibility- don’t neglect teaching this important attribute to teens.
I am opening a checking account with one of my kids tomorrow. It’s an historic event. Soon small boxes of checks will arrive, in anticipation of careful spending. My daughter has had a savings account but never a Visa card, nor a checking account. She is [...]
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Real Life:Real Income
What goes through your mind when you think about Work at Home Ideas? Are they hoaxes or real money makers? There are a teeming mass of possibilities floating about. Some are definite scams. Others are real fiscal opportunities. It’s confusing when we are flooded with emails, Tweets, and pop-ups. If you’re anything like me, your [...]
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July 4th Savings Worth Saluting!
Save on Old Navy, Aeropostale, Sephora, Kohl’s this weekend. Patriotic Sales to make you an All American Beauty. Don’t miss these RED HOT sales and special offers!
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