Myths vs. Truths

Myth: It’s smart to use your credit card if you pay off your balance each month. Truth: Even if you pay them off each month, credit cards are costing you more in the long run. [...]

Did You Know?

There are two credit cards for every person in the U.S.

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The average interest rate on credit cards is 18.9%.

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Did You Know?

The average credit card debt among all American households is $8,400.

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A typical credit card purchase ends up costing 112% more than if cash were used.

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Did you know?

There are roughly 1.2 billion credit cards in use in the U.S.

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Credit Card Companies now Evaluating your Lifestyle

by Matt Wegner, founder and lead coach at Matt Wegner Coaching, www.financialexcellence.net.

Does your credit card determine if you’re living a good lifestyle?? Do the places you shop indicate your worth as a person?? Well, according to your credit card issuer, your self-worth depends on your spending habits.

The only way to eliminate [...]

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80% of Americans say giving personal information (especially credit card info) over the internet scares them. [...]

Saving Money this Holiday Season.

Tis the season, and for most people ’tis the season to spend out of control and get over our heads in debt. This holiday season, I want you to look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself what your last name is. [...]

Crackdown on Abusive Debt Collectors

Getting harrassed by debt collectors? You’re not alone.

Written by Matt Wegner Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Financial Coaching, www.mattwegnercoaching.com If you have been receiving harrassing or threatening phone calls from debt collectors, you are not alone. Here’s an interesting recent article I found about debt collection practices. Click here [...]