Debt Sucks!

  This article was written by Steven, author of Hundred Goals, a blog about achieving your goals while managing your finances. Steven writes about his journey of traveling the world and working towards completing a life list of 100+ goals, including skydiving and becoming debt free. Sign up for email updates and be sure to join him and hundreds of other readers on the Hundred Goals Facebook Page! …and...

Financial Infidelity

  So, when was the last time you cheated on your spouse?  What?  It’s a fair question, no need to get all bent out of shape.  We all cheat on our spouses from time to time.  Heck, I know I’ve done it twice, at least that I can recall.  Some folks consider it sport or simply a normal way of life.  That’s just how some households roll. Now to be sure, I am not talking about marital infidelity. ...

Help, I’ve Fallen Off My Snowball

I hear that the road paved with good intentions leads to nowhere good, and having missed a turn along the way, that’s where my budget snowball was heading. Long story short – I’ve written plenty about the details already and don’t want to bore the regulars – I’ve fallen off my snowball.  The good thing is that I do know how to get back up, and now firmly (or nearly so) on my feet, muscle...

7 Steps To Destroying Your Credit, With Style

  Today we have a guest post from Certified Financial Planner Joel Ohman who runs the site Credit Card Chaser.  Joel has been a frequent commenter on this site and I find that he always brings an interesting point of view to the  discussion. I know the material below is no exception as Joel, tongue firmly planted in check, shares how we can destroy our credit ratings.  Hey, sometimes you learn...

Help Me Celebrate!

  Just the other day I received an email that I want to share with you.  CESI Debt Solutions included one of my early articles – Debt is Squalor - in their Best 101 Debt Busting Posts of 2009 round-up! Specifically they said:  Just a quick note to let you know that we included you in The Best 101 Debt Busting Posts of 2009 (from 101 Frugal Bloggers) Those images you chose – gah! They...

Delta Goes Cashless

So I’m a flight the other day.  Hey, I may not travel weekly anymore, but it still happens.  And living in Atlanta, Delta is the easiest flight going. We all know that airlines are offering various in-flight services to boost revenues… adult drinks, movie headphones, in-air internet, sandwiches, and the like.  But what struck me ironic is Delta’s stance relative to how fliers pay for these...

Seven Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2010

Hello everyone.  I am away travelling on some very important business for a couple days and thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share a guest post from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). While I tend to spend less time with basic financial concepts, (which is a real sweet spot for NEFE), I am a firm believer in Financial Education and want to share their message with...