One of my grandchildren is getting married this June. He is a graduate student and she is a school teacher. I feel obliged to talk to them about love and money. Both are level-headed intelligent people. However, neither has ever been married before. I have been married three times. Therefore, I think I should lend […]
If You Don’t Ask You Don’t Get
You may have heard the expression, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get”. My kids sure have. It could save you a lot of money. Having the Right Mindset I believe that simple phrase is the basis of a sound money mindset. The idea is that everything is negotiable. Of course, not everything is. But […]
How often should I check my credit score?
Many people know what their credit score is at least once a year. Is that enough, though? The reality is that you need to know on an ongoing basis. It’s time to check my credit score – and this shouldn’t be an annual reminder to yourself. How Often Your Credit Score Can Change Did you […]
My Best Starter Rewards Credit Cards
So, you have good credit, but you aren’t sure what to do with it. You don’t want to go into any debt, but you feel like your discipline has to pay off somehow. This is where rewards credit cards come into the mix. A solid lineup of rewards cards is vitally important to making the […]