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• Why You Should Do Credit Card Arbitrage
  I wasn’t going to ever write about credit card arbitrage, but a couple of fellow PF bloggers have had some experiences within the last week that I felt deserved comment. First I read Q’s post at $1 Million to My Name about how he’s finally succumbed to the lure of 0% balance transfers. Credit card arbitrage, or 0% balance transfers, are a common way some personal finance-savvy people make a little ‘free’ money. Essentially, you apply for a 0% balance transfer credit card with a large credit Continue reading →
• Manage Debt to Income Ratio and Your Debt
  Manage Debt to Income Ratio You might be asking yourself “How do I manage my debt to income ratio?”  Understanding your debt to income ratio is extremely important in managing your debt. Unfortunately; however, many people fail to understand this very important concept and as a result their credit scores suffer. Regardless of whether you are currently considering taking out a loan or you are looking at ways in which you can pay off your current debt load it is imperative to always keep a Continue reading →
• Roth IRA Is Better Than Roth 401(k)
  The Roth IRA has one distinct advantage over the newly-arrived Roth 401(k). With a Roth IRA, you can withdraw your initial investment fee- and tax-free at any time. Not so with the Roth 401(k). You can’t withdraw your contribution to a Roth 401(k) until you actually retire. Should you want to withdraw your contribution from your Roth IRA, simply contact the financial services company where you invest and tell them what you want to do. They’ll be able to tell you the amount you’ve contributed if you don’t remember. Continue reading →
• How to Pay Off Debt With No Extra Money
  So how to pay off debt with no extra money?  Well, one of the most important ways to learn how to manage your debt is to learn how to cut down on your spending. This allows you to free up extra money that you can then use for other uses, such as paying down your debt as well as emergency expenses so that you do not find yourself in a situation where you need to incur additional debt. This means that it is important to Continue reading →
• Raise Credit Score 100 Points Overnight!
  Raise credit score 100 points overnight… Is that even possible? Yes! As more and more consumers succumb to the guilty pleasure of easy credit, the unfortunate side effect is that many consumers are experiencing low credit scores. The good news is that there are ways to raise your credit score, regardless of whether your credit score is bad because of a bankruptcy or simply too much of a good thing; in this case, credit. Steps to Raise Credit Score 100 Points Overnight The first step Continue reading →