There is no denying that we are going through a very serious economic turmoil, the likes of which we have never seen in our lifetime.  The world and our society are experiencing significant changes that will certainly…

Tags: discussion, economy, finance, information, investing, money, plan, spend, stock

One of the things I truly despise is the ever increasing bank fees we are subject to if we use our bank account. Since we absolutely need a bank account to function, I think it’s only logical…

Tags: account, banking, bulk, buy, card, cash, funds, money, purchase, transaction

MoneyTrackin’ is an online application that allows you to track your income and your expenses and shows you a clear picture of your financial situation. I came across it a few weeks ago, and I have found…

Tags: account, expense, income, limit, money, saving, transfer

We can’t live with them, we can’t live without them! There is no doubt that credit card debt is a major problem with the economy. However, it is a useful tool that I feel most people simply…

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Many years ago, I got myself highly in debt. Being young and not really understanding credit, while personally funding various business ventures, it all came crashing down on me at the sum of $25,000. That is when…

Tags: addiction, cheap, credit, financial, frugal, interest, money, payment

Debit cards are being used more and more often by consumers for purchases than ever before. One possible reason is that people are trying to get a better handle on their credit and personal finances. But using…

Tags: credit, finance, fraud, offer, renting, reward, security, theft

If you are doing well financially chances are you’ve had help in the past, maybe a friend, parents or a role model helped you become good at making sound financial decisions.

If you are in debt and…

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As gas prices near $4 per gallon in the USA and close to $1.50 in Canada, there has never been a better time to save gas (let’s not forget money) and this helps reduce our contribution to…

Tags: carpool, engine, fast, gas, parking, public, tires, transportation, vehicle

As I was reading Thomas’ great post 6 Simple Tricks On How To Save Money, I started thinking about one of the biggest expenses that we have in our daily life nowadays: the cell phone. This…

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When I was younger, before I became an entrepreneur, I had the privilege to work for one of the biggest financial & credit companies in the world. During my time there, I was able to learn many…

Tags: account, card, credit, fico, identity, limit, loan, payment, retail, score, store, theft