Are you expecting a tax refund? Don’t let it slip through your fingers. There are some little things you can do that make a big difference in making the most of your tax refund. My Story Learn…
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Your Available Bank Balance
Don’t be tempted by the available bank balance you see when you log into your bank account. What you see is not automatically what you can take, and doing so could result in a nasty surprise. My Story…
Check Please; Keep it Simple by Paying with Cash
Do you have a preferred way to pay when dining out? Keep it simple by paying with cash. My story A few weeks ago, Brian and I were dining out in celebration of our anniversary. The couple…
Get the Credit You’re Due!
If you shop online, at some point it will be necessary to return an item. Be proactive in making sure your refund is processed as expected, and you get the credit you’re due. My Story If you…
Bill Creep!!! What Is It and How Do You Protect Yourself?
Have you ever glanced at a recurring monthly bill and thought it seemed just a tad higher than it used to? Bill Creep is a thing, and it’s in the best interest of your wallet to learn how to…
An Adulting Task Too Important to Ignore!
After filing your taxes, do you check and make sure that your wages have been accurately reported to the Social Security Administration? Errors and omissions happen and, as an adult, it’s your responsibility to ensure that information reported on…
A Three-Step Strategy for Paying off Credit Cards
Do you have a credit card, or multiple credit cards that you would love to pay off? Despite what you read, there is no hocus pocus that erases debt. However, paying off debt can be made a little easier…
Joining a Gym-Is it Right for You?
Are you considering joining a gym? While joining a gym is a great idea for the right person, it’s not a good fit for everyone. Fifty percent of the people who join a gym quit in the first six…
Avoid the Devastating Consequences of Depositing a Bad Check!
What happens if someone writes you a bad check? If someone writes you a check that ends up bouncing, you might assume that it is their responsibility to make it right. And eventually it is. However, what happens before…
One Surprising way to Control Overspending
Is chronic overspending busting your budget and keeping you in debt? One surprising way to control overspending is by using a low limit credit card. My Story Although I live by a zero-based budget, our credit card…