Credit cards can offer great convenience. Carrying a piece of plastic is easier for most than carrying around a large sum of cash. In addition, many people strategically use their credit cards to take advantage of earning cash back or airline miles, but there are many other credit card perks / ancillary benefits that people might not know about or might not take advantage of. Here are some of my favorite:
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What to Know When Your Minor Child Gets a Job
Jobs can teach kids about responsibility, hard work, and the concept that work equals money. But what legal and financial considerations do you need to analyze when your minor child begins employment? How do child labor laws work? What about tax reporting? Check out this article to get started!
Preparing Financially for Divorce
Divorce, though sometimes inevitable, comes with many consequences. Divorce often leaves both parties financially devastated. So, what divorce financial preparations can you do if you’re in the midst of divorce proceedings or if you’re considering divorce?
13 Expenses to Prepare for When Buying a House
Buying a new house can be exciting, but nothing else will hit your wallet quite so hard. Not only will you have to pay a down payment, but you’ll likely also face several other overlooked home buying expenses that you might not be thinking about...
Is Your House Payment Keeping You House Poor?
You’ve probably heard the term “house poor”, but what exactly does it mean to be house poor, and how do you know if your house payment is keeping you from saving as much money as you could be?
12 Ways You Should Be Saving Money on Entertainment
If you’re on a tight budget, paying off debt, or just financially conservative, you may be hesitant to spend too much having fun. If you're in this boat, check out these free and low-cost ways to save money on entertainment.
What You Should Know About Personal Loans
The following is a guest post. Enjoy!
When you are faced with a pressing need for cash due to certain circumstances, applying for a loan can be something worth thinking about. When it comes to available types of loans, provided by lenders, a common option is a personal loan, which does not involve any collateral or security. What makes personal loans appealing to today’s credit card holders is the list of advantages it comes with. If you are not exactly aware of the upsides involved, reading and understanding the following advantages might help you reach a conclusion:
When Is It Okay to Get a Big Tax Refund?
Considering the opportunities you’d have for growing wealth by keeping more money throughout the year and investing it, is there ever a time when it would be okay to get a big tax refund? Maybe. Consider the following scenarios....
The Cheapest Places to Get Your Taxes Done
Tax filing preparation help can be expensive. Luckily, if you don’t want to pay someone hundreds of dollars to do your taxes, you do have other options. Check out the four cheap tax preparation options in this post for getting your taxes done at little or no cost to you...
Is It Harder to Save Money Now Than 50 Years Ago?
Fifty years ago, American life was much different than it is now. In 1968, women were just starting to enter the workforce, though, for the most part, families lived off of one income—the husband's. Now, many families live off two incomes, but even with the extra income, they struggle to make ends meet and are often in debt, sometimes extensive debt. What has changed? Is it harder now to save money than it was 50 years ago?