Ways to Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt
For years, I didn't have credit cards because I had majorly screwed up my credit and had gotten in over my head. Now, I'm financially responsible and use credit cards for everyday purchases - and pay them off as I go.
Read MoreHappy Earth Day!
Sunset.com posted 30 things to do for Earth Day including collecting rainwater, bicycling, composting, and choosing drought-tolerant plants in regions with minimal rain - enjoy their articles.
Read MoreDo Your Homework Before Buying a Prefab
I'm always on the hunt for new prefab home ideas. I enjoy searching for new designs, eco-friendly options, and alternative housing options that cost less than buying an existing home. This makes sense since my goal is to be a homeowner within 5 years and I'd like to stay within a very meager budget.
Read MoreVisualizing the Financial Future
I had an epiphany yesterday: to truly save what you need for the future, you need to visualize it clearly and realistically. Now maybe this had something to do with my 40th birthday, or maybe it had something to do with the weather, or perhaps a Forbes article I was reading; either way, all of a sudden had this clear vision of what I want my life to be like in 10 years from now and a rough sketch of how I was going to get there.
Read MoreHave You Changed Banks Recently?
I still bank with the "big box banks." I know there are better options out there and I do actually use some of them. To be honest, my bank accounts are like my post-it notes on my desk - all over the place; online, with a credit union, and with a "big box bank."
Read More
Links I Love
usaa widget
- 529 College Savings Plan
Open a USAA 529 College Savings Plan and ensure your child's education has a happy ending!
- Saving for Retirement
Saving for retirement can be tough but USAA's retirement tools makes that process much easier - sign up today!
- USAA Savings Account
Take advantage of a USAA savings account where the more you save, the better your rate becomes.