“Credit cards are evil.” “Credit cards are a trap, causing millions of Americans to become burdened with debt that they will never be able to pay.” “Congress should start to investigate credit card companies and should limit the amount of interest they can charge.” “As soon as I pay off these cards, I [...]
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Once again at work, I heard a troubling description of one of my co-workers problems with debt. This poor soul has over $80,000 in credit card debt, does not own any property, and is in his mid-fifties. Although it was painful to hear his story, the pragmatic part of my brain kept on [...]
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Since I continually discuss ways to make extra money, I should share some ways in which I save money.
1. I avoid vending machines–why pay $1.25 for a soda or 85 cents for a candy bar.
2. I wash my own car
3. I vowed not to pay another ATM fee–with just a little planning, this can be [...]
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