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Works for Me: Get Your Credit Report – Free!

In an effort to get a better handle on my finances, I’ve started to learn about credit . . . specifically, the magical credit score that determines all of your financial future. It influences your ability to obtain a credit card (and the card’s interest rate and credit limit), mortgage, loan, or any other number [...]

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Works for Me: Financial Preparation for Emergencies

When we consider emergency preparation, most of us think to make sure we have bottled water, nonperishable food, batteries for our flashlights . . . but how many of us think to prepare our finances for a disaster? I found this great guide that outlines in detail what you should do to prepare for an [...]

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Works for Me: Coupons

As I have posted a lot lately, I’m working on my finances, and the newest thing I’m working on is coupons. I need help y’all. I’ve never really shopped with coupons and sales before, so I’m having a hard time figuring out what are true good deals, and what I just think are good deals. [...]

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