Get Out Of Medical Debt
Cost is generally the last thing on your mind when you or a loved one needs medical care. Health is the only thing on your mind, particularly in an emergency or a life threatening illness. However, medical expenses are an important part of your financial wellness picture. Here’s what you need to know in order to get out...
Watch out for these High Maintenance Gifts
As the Christmas clock ticks down, and your list is still long, you might jump at the first easy gift you see. And while it may seem easy to you, the gift could prove costly to the receiver. It's true, it's the thought that counts, but if you think ahead a bit, you could avoid high maintenance gifts. The National...
Extended Warranties: Make the List or Break the Bank?
The holiday shopping season is in full swing! And, likely, if you have gadgets on your gift list, you are going to be asked about purchasing an extended warranty. But does it make sense for your pocketbook? (Recently, the Wall Street Journal talked about the plusses and minus of extended warranties.) So, when is it a...
Sobrevivimos a las festividades (Surviving the Holidays) – The San Fernando (CA) Valley Sun
Sobrevivimos las festividades al reflexionar sobre nuestras bendiciones con una abundancia de comida en torno a un pavo como parte central de una gran fiesta. Es esa época del año, el tradicional Día de Acción de Gracias, una celebración de “Gracias” rodeada de familiares y amigos. Este feriado tradicional y...
7 tips for using budget apps safely – CreditCards.com (Yahoo Finance and Money Magazine)
Budget apps such as Mint.com and YouNeedABudget.com can help spendthrifts track and control spending. They also carry a security risk, as they require users to hand over sensitive information such as credit card and bank account numbers, then allow the apps access to that information. In this era of headline-grabbing...
What to Do if Your Gift Card Declares Bankruptcy
- June 29, 2015
- Category: Financial Health Tips
We all have a few of them either rubber banded together or lost in the back of our kitchen junk drawer: gift cards in all colors and denominations. But, what are your rights if a store closes, is sold, or declares bankruptcy? What should you do if your gift card declares bankruptcy? Recently, The Wall Street Journal...
When Is It Okay to Let Your Credit Score Slide?
We certainly see a lot more commercials and stories on the importance of having a good credit score. It can help you get a lower interest rate, therefore saving you a lot of money on a car loan or mortgage. But when is it ok to let your credit score slide? Here are a few thoughts as to when it might make sense to let...
Thinking about splurging on a vacation using your tax refund?
- June 4, 2015
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Health Tips
It's that time of year: Many who are receiving a tax refund are weighing what to do with it. Will you use your tax refund to plan for a summer getaway? Put it away for the holidays? Splurge? Spend? Save? GreenPath counselor Kathryn Bossler discusses the pros and cons of using your refund for a spring or summer getaway: Is...
When to cancel a credit card – CreditCardForum Blog
Whether the annual fee is no longer worth it, you’re trying to reduce the temptation to overspend, or you’re just mad at your bank, you want a card out of your life. How do you know when to cancel your credit card? While cancelling a card won’t necessarily wreak the credit havoc some fear, there are some consequences...
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