7 Ways to Save on Hotels and Rental Cars
August is just around the corner. And many of us are still planning our summer getaways and family vacations. Yep, we have the time off and the kids are out of school but _____________ (fill in the blank). Planning a trip can be a challenge. Especially when you have...
Refinancing? Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows Again
Last week mortgage rates hit record lows again. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 3.56%. That’s the lowest rate on record. And some mortgage experts predict they could go even lower. If you’re in the market for a new home, you have the best of both...
KNS Financial: Get Your Money Right Book Review
Back in October, I had the pleasure of meeting Sherrian Crumbley from KNSFinancial.com at the Financial Bloggers Conference. She is a personal finance blogger with a simple and clear approach to money. Sherrian educates readers about money using biblical-based...
Real Talk: Should I close my credit cards after I pay them off?
Question: My husband and I are trying to pay off our credit cards. He’s been listening to Dave Ramsey and he thinks we need to close them after we pay them off. What do you think? My Response: I’m glad to hear that you and your husband are paying off your credit card...
What Readers Say About Get Your Money Right
Here's what readers are saying about "Get Your Money Right". Please click the link to read reviews in entirety. Barnes and Noble reviews : Must Read if you need help with your finances Get Your Money Right is an excellent book if you need help in any and all financial...
A Special Thank You…
“Get Your Money Right” is about helping YOU improve your finances. That’s why I love taking your calls and reading your emails, book reviews and messages. Some of your personal stories and breakthroughs have almost moved me to tears. I’m humbled by your feedback: It's...
How to Pull Your Free Credit Report in 5 min or less
When’s the last time you looked at your credit report? You know the report that lists all of your accounts: who you owe, what you owe and if you’ve paid them on time. Yeah, that’s the one. I pulled my credit report a few days ago, in 4 minutes flat. Yep, I timed it...
Don’t Get Taken by Craigslist Robberies and Scams
Craigslist is known as a great site to sell stuff. And you can pick up some bargains too. But if you’re not careful you could find yourself—scammed, robbed and beat up. Personally I’ve never bought or sold anything on Craigslist. A friend of mine told me about her...
That’s a Wrap: Financial Literacy Month 2012
April’s almost over. That means tax season’s officially gone. Yes! 😀 Financial Literacy Month is also coming to an end. I really enjoyed participating in Money Smart Week 2012. And I hope you had a chance to take advantage of free personal finance events in your...
Are Credit Cards Bad?
Money Smart Week (MSW) is here. I enjoyed being a speaker at MSW events this past weekend. The audience participation was incredible. Looking back, there’s one question someone asked that stands out to me the most. A college freshman asked, “Are credit cards bad?”...
