A Diet for Your Debt

February 4, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Are you still feeling the impact of the holidays? That extra helping of turkey or that second or third cookie might have inspired you to make a resolution about losing weight.   But that's not the only place where we could use a little trimming. Our credit might also feel bloated and overweight after a Christmas season of extra spending. And when we get that credit card statement in the mail, it feels the same as adjusting your belt buckle – not good! So if you've been making a weight-related New Year's resolution, perhaps it's time to put your credit on a much-needed diet as well.   If your credit card statements are bulging, one of the first things you should do is make a plan to pay them off as quickly as possible. After all, failing to pay off your Christmas … [Read more...]

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8 Tips for Smart Holiday Spending

December 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
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As the economy continues to sluggishly recover, each year around Black Friday retailers fret that shoppers will forgo holiday gift shopping, or drastically cut back on spending. However, a recent myFICO survey  indicated that while folks plan to flex their credit cards this holiday season, most are planning a modest budget — 65% of respondents said they’d expect to charge less than $500 on their credit cards this year. That’s good news for retailers and for shoppers’ credit health. But it’s one thing to plan not to overspend, and another thing to successfully execute said plan. How many of us plan not to overindulge on treats at holiday parties, but inadvertently wind up with a belly ache, a scattering of red & green crumbs around our shirt, wondering how we managed to pack … [Read more...]

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Trim Your Budget and Pay Down Credit Debt

November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Recent reports confirm that credit card debt among Americans remains on the rise. Not only are more of us dipping into debt, but we're also falling further behind than ever, with the average debtor owing nearly $15,000.   Concerns are real and there's a growing sense of urgency to tackle the problem, with the best solutions revolving around getting organized, making a personal budget, and paying down those bloated balances.   The only problem is: Where does the extra money come from month after month?   By taking a thorough approach, committing to change, and staying true, it's possible for the majority of us to trim our budgets and erase debt. If you're struggling to get started, you may not realize that there are a number of solutions that may work for … [Read more...]

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