Survey Results: Financial Compatibilty Test
by Scott Bilker
It is well known that money is the #1 reason for divorce! Money is very important in your relationship. It's the blood that flows through the financial veins of the family. If there is a problem with its flow, everyone in the family will suffer! Take this test with your spouse/partner to see how compatible your philosophies and monetary strategies are when dealing with money and debt!
Cut Expenses By 20%
by Terry Rigg
If you are like most of us you have areas in your budget that could be trimmed by at least 20%. What about your grocery bill? Unless you are using every cost-cutting method available, then you could even beat that 20% on your food bill. Each area of your expenses has room to be trimmed. Let's just briefly discuss a few:
Lemon Car Making Your Life Sour?
by Craig Kimmel
One month old car is in the shop for more than 30 days does it qualify as a lemon? If you have a car that's less than one year old and it has been in the shop for more than 30 days, chances are you have a lemon. Also, if a car has...
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 7/3/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Stats Letter from the Publisher; Providian Raised My APR to 29.99%; Household Math™: Pool House Rock; Survey: Can Money Buy Happiness? Lemon Car Making Your Life Sour? Bank One's New Low Rate Card The DebtSmart® Low-Interest Special Report How Much House? Cut Expenses by 20% Making Frugality a Family Affair; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Providian Raised My APR to 29.99%
by Scott Bilker
I was shocked to learn my Providian credit card raised my APR from 23.99 to 29.99. I've never missed a payment or been late. I called to find out why and the rep told me they mailed out a notice of change in terms. I said I never received the notice. I calmly explained the situation, reminding them I've never missed a payment or been late, not even once. They said there was nothing they could do...
DebtSmart® Financial Compatibility Test
by Scott Bilker
It is well known that money is the #1 reason for divorce! Money is very important in your relationship. It's the blood that flows through the financial veins of the family. If there is a problem with its flow, everyone in the family will suffer! Take this test with your spouse/partner to see how compatible your philosophies and monetary strategies are when dealing with money and debt!
Mortgages, Taxes and Bigger Homes
by Gary Foreman
We have very nearly paid off our mortgage! But for some personal reasons we would like to have a different house. My husband says that since interest is tax-deductible, getting a new house makes financial sense especially with today's fairly low interest rates. To me, as much as I'd like to have a new house, it feels as if we have finally "caught up with our tails" only to begin chasing them again. Can you give us some perspective?
Your Future
by Doris Dobkins
Why are there so many books written on "getting out of debt" and "saving for retirement"? Why do so many people study these subjects or subscribe to newsletters that address these issues? One of man's biggest fears is running out of money at retirement...
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 6/19/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Stats Letter from the Publisher; Are You Financially Compatible with your Spouse/Partner?; Household Math™: Car Purchase vs. Car Repair; Survey: DebtSmart Compatibility Test Mortgages; Taxes and Bigger Homes Equifax Credit Watch™ Free CarFax® Lemon Check Your Future Innovation: Ideas Are Cheap--But Extremely Valuable; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Innovation: Ideas Are Cheap—But Extremely Valuable
by Michael Angier
Innovation is not only for so-called "creative" minds. We're all creative, and each of us has the ability to generate ideas to solve problems in our businesses and improve our relationships.
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