Think hard. Save fast. Retire early.
Hey everyone! I come to you once again with another guest post, this time on a newer financial blog over at DealsPlus.com. Today, I am writing about credit cards and how to take full advantage of them and all of their benefits. For example, did you know that credit cards offer benefits like rental car … Continue reading Guest post: The frugal way to manage your credit cards
A few weeks ago I got a text, email and telephone call from my credit card company alerting me to a charge that may be fraudulent. My card number was used to make a $90-some dollar purchase at a woman’s retailer and they asked for confirmation that I actually made the purchase. I didn’t. In fact, … Continue reading How credit card fraud detection works
It is no secret that the spending habits of traditional Americans are not all that pretty. Way too many Americans find themselves in a position where retirement seems like a lofty goal only accessible by either the old or lucky, and that most people – including them – are “regular Americans” just trying to get by in a harsh and unforgiving economy.
Sadly, this poisonous thinking keeps way too many Americans accepting their 40 to 50-year jail office sentence. But in truth, the only elements of spending and saving that are harsh and unforgiving are the things that Americans insist on blowing their money on – or in other words, discretionary spending.
In 2009, Americans spent a whopping $1.13 trillion on this type of spending. First world problems, anyone?
A recent ConsumerReports.com study offers up a sad graphic that depicts American foolishness with money quite well. How are Americans actually spending their money? Good question, and I’m glad that you asked. Continue reading “Runaway credit destroying American retirement”
For the moment, Target is home to one of the most profoundly good deals in our economy. Target’s no-annual-fee Prepaid Redcard lets customers load funds onto what they call their “Redcard”, which is used just like a regular credit card and is accepted anywhere that American Express is.
Note: Several sites (like this one) are reporting that the credit card load capability of the Target Redcard is no longer supported; it was only a matter of time. More information here. Continue reading “Target Redcard: How does $72,000 in manufactured spending every year sound?”
