First, we talked about Blippy, a Twitter-esque site that allows users to post just about anything they charge to a credit card to the site for all to see. Then we looked at Shoeboxed, a monthly service that scans and stores copies of your important receipts on their website. Now, for the epic conclusion in [...]
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Continue ReadingWhen most people begin repairing their credit, they’re eager to get things going and address their most pressing issues. And of course, credit report mistakes, collection accounts and unpaid debts are all things to be concerned about—and the sooner you deal with them, the better. But while so many are focused on getting results, they’re [...]
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Continue ReadingIt’s definitely a risk. You can’t be blamed for being skeptical. And you won’t be judged for being cautious. If you’re already having credit problems, why would you want to risk throwing your time and money away on some credit repair service that may or may not do you any good? Being alert, being safe, [...]
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Continue ReadingContinuing our list of the top 5 most common credit mistakes that anybody can make (and many people do), we come to matter that’s easily overlooked: not having enough credit. So many fall under the assumption that having little or no credit is ok. But if you’re truly interested in having a good credit rating, [...]
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Continue ReadingOn Monday’s blog post I discussed the increasing costs of eating healthy. While Americans seem to be gravitating towards healthier foods over junk foods, the change can sometimes be difficult since it’s usually much cheaper to fill up on empty calories and food you know are bad for you. With that said I was providing [...]
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Continue ReadingHot off the heels of my previous blog about Blippy (part 1 of our stalkers paradise trilogy), a site that allows users to share their credit purchases online with other people, comes a quick look at Shoeboxed – a web page that scans and saves copies of your personal and business receipts. I’ve recently begun [...]
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Continue ReadingThere’s no business like your business. With the extreme rise in popularity of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn, living in a virtual glass house is quickly becoming the norm for a lot of people. Most who use these sites know to at least proceed with caution. After all, you really never [...]
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Continue ReadingThe notion of eating healthy isn’t something new, but it’s a concept that’s much more prevalent in America over the past few years. There’s even a brand new ABC reality show called Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution where the host sets out to change eating habits in America’s unhealthiest cities. Not only is he taking on [...]
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Continue ReadingLooking at the 5 most common credit mistakes just about everyone makes at some point, here we’ll talk about the effect missing or late payments have on your credit report. The Hired Goon Clause Most people know to pay their bills on time if they want to remain in good standing with their creditors and [...]
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Continue ReadingIn continuation of our series, the 5 Most Common Credit Mistakes Just About Everyone Makes, let’s take a look at why closing credit card accounts can be one of the most damaging things you can do to your credit score. All too often, we hear of people who think they’re doing themselves a favor by [...]
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