I found a novel item at my bank recently- a new bank debit card was being offered which provided rewards and points. Like traditional reward based credit cards, this one functions similarly. Unlike my current debit card (which was free ) it had a fee attached to it. Still, rewards offered are a good thing right? On the surface it [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Auto Insurance-Special Savings Programs
Rarely do I write a follow-up to the issues surrounding my financial fiascos with such profound elation. And, you won’t often find me tooting the horn of an insurance company. Today, I’m blogging on both regards. If you follow this blog, you’ll find my story about “Financial Curses of Those with Poor Credit” – wherein [...]
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Haiti- Pay it Forward for a Nation’s Future
Long before the January 2010 earthquake that hit Haiti, this country- the poorest in the Western Hemisphere- was already on shaky economic footing. Several hurricanes wrecked havoc on Haiti’s frail population in recent years. The land, poorly able to sustain its people with severely limited natural resources, has been under great strain. Unemployment and illiteracy [...]
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Financial Curses of Those With Poor Credit
This past week has been indicative of my often uphill fight toward budgeting and saving money. I believe part of it is due to the “curse” my mother placed on me as a youth.
When I was a very young juvenile delinquent, causing stress and grey hair to my mother, she invoked the curse, “I [...]
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New Year- New Life Tips
It’s the start of a new year. For many it’s the beginning of life changing resolutions. On the top of the New Year’s goal list- losing weight, increasing income, eliminating debt and quitting smoking. However, according to statistics, there’s likelihood another 2010 life changing event is being planned by many Americans- divorce. Often strained relationships [...]
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