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Do You Believe These Credit Myths?

Let’s get this out of the way right up front: All of the following myths are false! Let’s talk about why. You should pay off your credit card before the statement posts. Not if you want any reward points! In…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Credit

Credit. There sure are a lot of opinions and misconceptions about it! If you don’t know what your credit score means – If you have a low credit score or limited/nonexistent credit history – If you think you’re better off…

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How I Track My Money

When it comes to money management, I try to strike a balance between maximum simplicity and maximum effectiveness. I care where my money is going and how it is growing, but at the same time, I am not interested in…

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Entering Adulthood on $200 per Week

If you have read our About Us page, you already know that I completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps paid me living allowance stipend of about $11,000 – $14,000 plus a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award per year. Yikes.…