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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Where Credit Scores Come From. Your Score.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What Is Saving? A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned.

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

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Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. Put every spare dollar into this account, as a matter of urgency, until you have saved six months of wages. Make an allowance for a small amount of savings, in addition to your emergency fund.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Who says that you have to retire in the same country that you saved for it in. t Paydown Your Credit Cards. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

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If your city has officials who work on economic development issues, they may be helpful too. Many business owners rely on their own savings to get started. Usually, you can qualify for a business credit card based on your personal credit score, so these can be good tools for startup financing.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

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This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park!

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Start Managing Your Debt (And Enter To Win $1000 Cash)

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I learnt many of them from personal experience when I realized that I had to do something about my credit card debt that was spiraling out of control. I was spending more than I earned, using my several credit cards to buy just about everything and paying off one balance so I had enough credit to pay another.

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