dollarfinance If you’re anything like me, then you probably LOVE the holidays. I enjoy the decorations, the food, the people, and everything that goes along with it. However, I know not to get ahead of myself even though I love the winter holidays an incredible amount. Holiday spending can quickly get out of hand and it’s… … Read more
We’ve all seen them – 0% financing on certain items such as cars, electronics, appliances, jewelry, and more. The offers seem great and you may even be wondering what the catch is. Well, I know what the catch is. Actually, there are many catches. If you’re careful, a 0% financing offer can be a good… … Read more
As you may have read recently in my post You May Be Wasting Thousands Of Dollars On These 7 Things, we are watching our spending, living frugally, and always trying to find new ways to be smarter with our money. No matter what your income is, I always think it’s a good idea to eliminate any ways… … Read more
Hello! Today’s post is from Alaya and what she learned from experiencing a short sale. Alaya is the blogger behind Hope+Cents. After dumping her own debt, she has become passionate about helping others do the same and shares tips, encouragement, and hope for those looking to take control of their finances. Over nine million Americans lost… … Read more
The spring and summer months are usually the most popular months for buying a house. And, buying a house is probably the largest purchase a person will ever make. According to Zillow, the median U.S. home value is $195,300 and the median price of homes currently listed is $234,900. Nearly everyone says that a house… … Read more
Recently, the topic of cosigning a loan came up in a conversation I was having with a friend. Someone I know of cosigned a loan for another person, and now the original borrower isn’t paying any of the monthly payments. They are doing this on purpose – to get back at the person who cosigned… … Read more
Oh, credit cards. You either love them or you hate them. For me, I love them. I love the credit card rewards that come along with responsible credit card usage. However, I know I’m not the norm. I’ve seen the mess that credit cards have brought upon others, so I know that not everyone feels… … Read more
1 Dollar Financeand College Ave Student Loans have partnered on a series of blog posts on what to expect when it comes to planning for college…especially when it comes time to pay. Through the series, we hope families gain a little more insight on how to tackle the next four or more years ahead… 1 Dollar … Read more
“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin I know this quote will stir up some feelings. However, I want you to dig deeper and think about the true meaning of it, which I’ll get to in a second…. … Read more
Hey everyone! Happy Monday. The weekend went by way too quickly. Saturday was a pretty productive day and I was able to do a decent amount of freelancing projects. On Sunday, I went to a bridal shower for my good friend and it was a lot of fun. I know that I was supposed to… … Read more
