We play a lot of Texas Hold ‘em at my house.  When we don’t have the gang over for our bi-weekly card night, we’ve probably got the World Series of Poker playing on the tv. 
In other words- we’re big poker fans around here and can’t seem to get enough of it.  We joke all the […]

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 There are less than 71 days until Christmas - and we are just entering the biggest shopping season of the year!  I’m determined to pay for most everything with cash this year - because I can remember all too many years gone by when I charged more than I should have and paid for it […]

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 There was a time, not all that long ago- that I could not get approved for credit.  My credit score was in the low 600’s, and there wasn’t anything I applied for that I could get approved for.  I knew I needed credit in order to rebuild my credit- but felt trapped because I couldn’t […]

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 I don’t mean that only students with high GPA’s can get credit cards… but you need to be “credit smart” if you’re going to be using credit cards as a college student. Trust me, I learned the hard way!
So, the time has come. You have finally finished high school and are spreading your wings towards […]

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 Please visit my previous post for more detailed info on How to Stop Receiving “pre-approved” Credit Card Offers?

You have the right to “Opt-Out”, which prevents Consumer Credit Reporting Companies from providing your credit file information for Firm Offers. To “Opt-Out”, you can either opt-out online by visiting OptOutPrescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688).
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 Its confidential information - about your money…
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 Many people think a credit card is just a credit card… you know, they allow you to purchase items without having to carry cash and allow you to pay it off on some other day in the future. Did you know that the credit card that you choose can actually say a lot about you, […]

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 Sometimes people get a little out of control with their credit card debt; or have issues keeping up with payments due to unemployment, injury or illness.  When you finally get back on your feet again, chances are you hurt your credit to the point that new creditors won’t issue you credit because of your previous […]

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 Sony and Visa teamed up to create a credit card for music lovers (and just lovers of entertainment in general, really.)  If you purchase Sony products regularly- both online and off, you’d benefit from the Sony Platinum Visa Credit Card. 
 
Here’s what the card gets ya:

points, points and more points whenever you buy anything with the […]

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 … and before you apply for the dreaded payday loans with the 300% interest rate, have you considered borrowing from “people” instead?  Maybe you don’t know anyone who can lend you money- or you’re too embarassed to ask someone you know for help- but there is a community of people who lend money to people […]

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