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How Many Credit Cards Are Too Many?
Credit cards can increase your purchasing power, but how many credit cards are too many? There are both pros and cons of having multiple cards.
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Spending Money While Traveling Abroad
What is the best way to take money abroad? From currency conversion to using a credit or debit card abroad, there are numerous charges and price variances you should be aware of when you travel. The more money savvy you are, the more you can save—and the less you have to worry about your finances when you are on vacation or traveling for work.
Leasing vs. Buying A Car: What To Consider
Ready for a new car? Whether it’s your first or your fifth, getting a new car can be an exciting prospect. But you’ll have to make a few important decisions before you start shopping around. Aside from deciding on which car to get, the biggest choice you’ll have to make is whether to purchase or lease.
Shopping Online Safely with a Credit Card
Online shopping is, without a doubt, one of the most convenient ways to shop. No lines or crowds. No searching for a parking spot or spending time hopping from store to store. But, as with most everything positive technology has brought us, there can be downsides as well— in the case of online shopping, the security risk that comes with browsing the wrong site, or entering your personal and financial information online.
Cool Debt-Reduction Strategies
Most folks who find themselves overwhelmed by debt didn’t plan on being there. Which is why taking the opposite approach and having a solid plan to get out of debt makes good sense. But there are lots of debt-reducing strategies out there, so which one is right for you?
6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues
“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on filling their cart with as much discounted holiday merchandise as possible before time or inventories run out.
10 Alternatives to a Traditional Summer Vacation
As summer draws near, it’s time to once again plan that summer vacation. But a week or two at a major theme park or trendy beach destination can quickly set you back to the point where you spend more time worrying about your growing credit card balance than relaxing with the family or de-stressing by the pool. So, in the spirit of getting a little downtime without all the added financial stress, here are a few alternatives to consider in lieu of a traditional summer getaway.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.