According to CNNMoney, Justin Bieber is launching a prepaid debit card targeted at his teen fans. The card is not the worst celebrity endorsed debit card ever, but it sure doesn’t seem to fit the implied intent of the spendsmartcard.com domain name that it can be found at. The card is just a way for teens […]
Forget Bieber’s Scam: Talk To Your Teens About Money
April 28th, 2013 · blog
Tags: Bank Fees·Coupons·Debit Card·Discounts·Personal Finance
How to Get a CCJ Removed From Your Credit Report
April 17th, 2013 · blog, Guest Post
If you experience difficulties managing your debts, you may end up being served with a county court judgement (CCJ). Creditors use the county courts in order to enforce repayment of money they are owed. They’re serious because they stay on your credit report for six years once issued. Once a CCJ has been served, you […]
Tags: Law·Personal Finance
Credit cards: To the Max
August 8th, 2012 · blog, Guest Post
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve got several credit cards stuffed into your wallet, and you make high-interest payments on them every month. But there’s absolutely a better way. How about getting the credit card companies to fatten your bank account? Move your money–but don’t pay for it You can definitely save a bundle by […]
Tags: Credit Cards·Personal Finance
To Rent or to Buy? That Is the Question
July 20th, 2012 · blog, Guest Post
Depending on your income level and the area you live in, renting versus buying is an important consideration. For some, buying a house just is not a reality. This is especially true for people who do not make enough money to buy a house, lack the stability, or are just not ready to own a home or […]
Tags: Housing·Personal Finance
Choosing the Right Financial Institution
June 5th, 2012 · blog
Back in the day when someone needed a bank account, they walked into the community bank, talked to a banker and opened an account. Nowadays, people have so many financial institutions to choose from and so many different types of accounts at each of those institutions that you have to do some research and consider […]
Tags: Banks·Personal Finance