The following is a guest post from Joshua Rodriguez of CNA Finance. If you would like to submit a guest post, please consult our guest posting guidelines and contact us. Today, I’d like to discuss a topic that becomes increasingly important as you reach for financial stability – credit scores. As a personal finance journalist, …
Credit card offers abound. In 2009, an astounding 176.8 million credit cardholders existed in the United States. Add to that the fact that the average cardholder has 3.5 credit cards, and the amount of times that credit cards are updated over their lifetime and you could create a stack of cards as tall as Mt. …
Happy Friday everyone! It’s been another crazy week, but thankfully everyone is all back to health here in the Frugal Rules home. Mrs. Frugal Rules caught my nasty cold last week and was down for the count most of the week and is thankfully back on the mend. I realize that my post today may …
The following is a guest post from my good friend, Shannon at The Heavy Purse. If you’re interested in guest posting on Frugal Rules, please consult the guest posting guidelines and contact me. When I was thirteen, my father started giving me money lessons. He didn’t focus on how it worked, but instead helped me …
Happy Friday all! I am so glad this week is over as I have been sick all week. It’s one of those colds that hits you like a freight train and has been no fun. Thankfully, it appears to have run its course. I know my last few Friday posts have been a bit on …
The following is a guest post from my good friend Sean at One Smart Dollar. If you’re interested in submitting a guest post, please consult my guest posting guidelines and contact me. Whether your Dad is the household handyman or the other end of the occasional pitch and catch, he most likely plays a large …
An unexpected payment, a lower-than-anticipated bonus, a temporary drop in earnings… there are all kinds of reasons people turn to payday loans to help them through a financial hiccup. This type of loan is on the increase, as the financial crisis continues to bite and people are still feeling the squeeze on their incomes. But …
The following is a guest post from my lovely wife, Mrs. Frugal Rules. Be easy on her as she shares more about us Taking the Plunge. I read an article recently about how it’s becoming increasingly common for employers to interview job candidates in public places like Starbucks, instead of at their offices as has traditionally …
With many banks still reluctant to extend loans or increase credit lines, small business owners are increasingly turning to what might be considered non-traditional sources of growth capital to take their company to the next level. Topping the list of available funding sources are private equity firms. Emotional Intelligence While it’s only natural to be …
The following is a guest post from Kendal of Hassle Free Savings. If you would like to guest post please consult our guest posting guidelines. The recent Groupon-Starbucks drama further cements how much people love their gourmet coffee. The popular coffee chain’s deal for a $10 eCard priced at $5 was so highly coveted that …