Category Archives: credit

Oh, Victoria’s Secret. You Crack Me Up.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Remember last week when I applied for (and got) a Victoria’s Secret credit card? Well, it came in the mail on Tuesday. (And I paid off the balance, in case you’re wondering. Oh, and the bra worked out, too.) When … Continue reading →

Posted in credit, debt, random, spending | 18 Comments

5 Fairy Tales That Keep You in Debt

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

If you’re struggling to pay off debt, you’ve probably spent some time asking yourself, “How the heck did I get into this mess?” In fact, you might be reading this because you googled a variation of that question. For a species … Continue reading →

Posted in budget, credit, debt, goals | 34 Comments

Confession: I Got Another Credit Card

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

So yesterday I went to the mall in hopes of finding some shirts for fall. After five hours of shopping, I drove home $15 poorer after buying only a bracelet and a pair of earrings (because jewelry is one size … Continue reading →

Posted in confessions, credit, emotional spending, spending | 22 Comments

How My Mate Turned His Finances Around with a Credit Card

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

This is a guest post from Mike Brains. We’ve all got one of them. A mate whose finances are an apt indicator of their chaotic life. Debt reminders, overdue bills, and warnings from bailiffs regularly litter their doormat. They’re always … Continue reading →

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