The percentage of people using credit cards as the sole method of payment has increased dramatically in recent years. More than 50% of credit card holders are now using their credit cards for everyday purchases. No doubt the lure of the rewards programs offered by most credit cards today has a lot to do with this trend. What’s yet unknown but predictable is the harm this will have on the financial health of many of these people.
Read MoreThe key to financial success is consistently making financial decisions that improve your financial position and grow your net-worth. And the two actions that will impact your success the most are eliminating debt and increasing savings. So, which should you focus on first? Is paying off credit cards first the better choice or should saving take priority?
Read MoreAn important piece to financial well-being and success is maintaining a low level of debt. Ideally, it’s better if you carry no debt, especially revolving debt. Debt is a robber. It steals from your hard-earned income by adding interest to the cost of the things you buy.
Read MoreAccording to a recent survey by CareerBuilder 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I wish this was a new development but in reality it’s been going on for some time.
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