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The Credit Score Shocker That Almost Cost Me My Dream Home

March 13, 2013 by Andrea

Today’s Awesome Post is from Leah Manderson: Credit is such a huge component to a sound Financial Foundation. Leah’s recent experience with her credit score is such a huge eye opener. As if trying to buy a home isn’t stressful enough. We think it will be helpful for you also.  Most people know that your credit score […]

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How Do I Lower My Credit Card Interest Rate?

February 24, 2012 by Andrea

Time for Chicks Chat. Today we answer a question that Lisa asked us on our Facebook Page. we love receiving questions, so make sure we are friends on Facebook, K? I really need to keep my credit card for emergencies. However, I hate that my interest rate is so high, around 22.99%. I have read […]

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You are Young, You are Female, You are Unique & So is Your Debt

February 2, 2012 by Andrea

Regardless of your age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status you are at risk for getting into debt. Debt knows no boundaries and can strike anyone at anytime. Of course there are ways you can limit your risk factors; such as budgeting, saving, and savvy spending, but what about those of us who are afflicted with […]

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Pros and Uses of a Prepaid Credit Card: My experience with the American Express Prepaid Card

September 25, 2011 by Andrea

This is my last post in the series about Prepaid Credit Cards and my experience with American Expresses new prepaid card. I decided to come up with a few reasons why you would have use for a Prepaid Card. Here are a few I came up with: Limit spending:  When you know for a fact […]

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Should You Cosign For Your Boyfriend’s Credit Card?

September 1, 2011 by Andrea

Today we have a special treat, A Guy! Mike from Credit Card Forum is going to share with us his thoughts on Co Signing for Your Boyfriend. Welcome Mike! Recently, a forum member emailed me asking whether she should cosign a credit card application for her boyfriend. She told me “he’s the one for sure” […]

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