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It’s gotten so bad that even Congress is getting involved. We know that Congress often gets involved where it doesn’t belong, but this is one instance where the folks on Capitol Hill got it right! We’re talking about the way that some credit card companies practically rob you of your hard-earned money. Or, at the very least, do everything within their power to keep you indebted to them. One of the latest tactics is to let cardholders go over their "credit limit," and then charge them a fee for it. This kind of trickery makes us furious, and it happens all of the time. We want to help you make sure you’re not getting taken advantage of by your credit card company, so let us give you a little Straight Talk on Your Money. Here are 7 secrets your credit card company doesn't want you to know and how you can fight back! All financial fitness begins with a “success plan,” which we think is a much more appealing way to look at a budget! That said, don’t be scared off by the dreaded “B-word.” With the price of just about everything skyrocketing lately, especially food and gas, it’s more important than ever to create a smart spending plan. We can’t stress this enough. Not only will a good spending plan help you get and keep your family finances in order, it will also help you start saving so that you can realize your financial goals—from a new house to putting your children through college to the retirement of your dreams. Best of all, your success plan doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’re here to help! In just five easy steps, we’ll help you set up with a simple, do-able method so that you will have better control over your money. Click here to create your spending plan now.
Looking for an easy way to find some quick cash? Just take a look around your house! We’ve told people for years that some of the things just taking up space in their homes could be worth something to somebody else. We’re not just talking about a few dollars here and there, either. Some of your “stuff” could be worth big bucks. This is especially true in the age of eBay. We’re amazed at some of the things people actually buy on that site! Check out our guide to turning your trinkets into treasures. We also share one of our favorite stories about how an old laundry slip was worth $7,000!
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