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Today’s post gives you soup to nuts as it relates to getting out of debt!  So if you’re in debt and need a strategy?  Pull up a seat! Before we get started, it’s important to underscore the importance of this step.  If you’ve been in debt for some time, you’re clearly reading this post because you want to get out, [...]

If you’re currently in “safe mode”, then this article is for you. This article continues the “Save Yourself Series” where we examine financial tactics that should be taken when in dire financial straits. What exactly is safe mode? Safe Mode describes anyone who has recently lost a job, running low on reserve funds (or none at all) with no real [...]

I’m sure that most of you are filled with questions about how to get started with regards to your journey to [tag]financial freedom[/tag]. Its daunting believe me, I’m right there with ya! We are faced with changing years of bad money habits, habitual emotional spending and developing and maintaining new goals. Its alright if you fall off the bandwagon, it [...]

  Once you’ve obtained a copy of your report and reviewed for errors, highlight each error and get ready to contact each bureau in order to dispute the information.  Some of he errors may include listing a credit account twice, reporting an account as late or delinquent when in fact it is up to date, reporting an account as having [...]

(photo: essence.com) Today we tackle that holy grail we call credit.  Depending on who you talk to, we have to live with it but must learn to do without it.  Until you get to a point in your financial life where you can live on a No Credit Needed basis then you’ll need to pay special attention in this area.  [...]

I know, you’re thinking didn’t I just create a budget in Day 7?  Yes, you did and congratulations because that is the first step to making this process hands on! But today, we’re going to tweak things, just a bit.  You may have just listed all of your expenses and income without real consideration for where you can tweak your [...]

(photo: amodernquest.com†) Consumerist called the Suze Orman Approved Card, “Cream of the Crap” and upon further investigation, that would be a compliment. I am thrilled that media outlets like Fox Business are calling foul and shining a light on not only Suze’s reaction to the backlash, but to the insane number of fees and the apparent lies being told about [...]

I think Avon is one of the best products, high quality.  I love everything about Avon.  I love that Avon transforms lives.  It brings you connections.  Carol started out as a customer many years ago, and even though she is still a customer, we are true friends.  I appreciate that Avon gave me this opportunity. Today’s Avon interview is with [...]

Now we’re cooking!  Everything that you’ve done so far  has prepared you for today’s post.  Creating a budget that works! Creating a budget is like pulling together all the right ingredients for the perfect recipe.  In this case, we’re cooking up financial freedom! Let’s recap: 21 Days To Rock Your Finances: Day 1- Create A 1 Year Financial Plan 21 [...]

Suze Orman has really lost my respect with her latest stunt.  Now she’s come up with a pre-paid debit that seems to do more harm than good.  We’ve all seen the Rush card and maybe you know that the Kardashians came out with their “Kard” which eventually got run out of town.  For heaven’s sake, I even remember Suze telling [...]