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Getting out of debt can feel overwhelming, especially when bills, payments, and daily expenses are constantly pulling at your income. The good news is that you no longer have to manage everything on your own because with the right apps, you can track spending, organize payments, stay motivated, and make smarter financial decisions without feeling […]
Credit card debt is one of the most common financial struggles, and it can quietly grow into a heavy burden if left unmanaged. High interest rates, minimum payments, and everyday expenses often trap people in a cycle where balances barely move, even after months or years of payments. Many people feel ashamed or overwhelmed, but […]
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, I share the story of a call from my son’s school that changed my day in an instant and what it taught me about real wealth, freedom, and being present for what matters most. I reflect on what real wealth looks like, not in bank accounts or net worth, but in the freedom to stop, respond, and be present when life happens. I also talk […]
CDC vouchers are great, but the digital process is a headache for seniors. Here’s my simple solution: I give my parents cash and take over their vouchers. Plus, what I actually buy with $6,800 in CDC and SG60 vouchers. The post How I Turn My Parents’ CDC Vouchers Into Cash For Them (And What I Do With $6,800 In Vouchers) appeared first on Turtle Investor.
When Playing by the Rules Looks Suspicious I was curious and wanted to learn more about how these criminal pricks actually swipe our credit card numbers, and how credit card fraud is so prolific throughout the industry. And, sometimes doing the normal or right thing with your credit cards can make you look like a criminal. I had been traveling, and while in Chicago, my credit card called me because I used my card in […]
Phew! I didn’t realize that I didn’t check in here even one time last month. I apologize for that. The holidays and all the peopling and visiting family…it was a lot for this introverted mama. I loved having the kids here, but man, was I glad when everyone went home and the quiet returned. Oh, and then the flu struck. Not me or my parents…but the kids. So we’ve been on flu watch here, but so far so good. And kids are all on the road to recovery. Terrible way to bring in the new year. But here we are, welcome to 2026! And my only debt to contend with is my student loans. But this is the year, this is the year, I become 100% completely debt free! So this is where we are starting. Debt DescriptionOctober, 2023 TotalInterest RateMinimum PaymentCurrent Total Payoff Date (Est) Student Loans$22,1212.875%$176$15,959 CC – Apple**$500$0May, 2025 CC – Frontier$3,85729.99%$0$0May, 2025 – Closed Dad – New Furnace$2,6000%$0 $0 May, 2025 CC – USAA$5,00019.15%$0$0May, 2025 CC – Sam’s Club$0May, 2025 (again) CC – Amazon$0May, 2025 (again) – Closed CC – Southwest$0May, 2025 Painter$0May, 2025 CC – AMEX$89429.24%$0$0Mar, 2024 – Closed CC – Sams$1,10629.99%$0$0April, 2024 Personal Loan #1$2,5000%$0$0July, 2024 Personal Loan #2$2,5000%$0$0August, 2024 CC – Wander$1,63029.24%$0$0August, 2024 – Closed CC – Amazon$1,49729.99%$0$0September, 2024 Total$44,206$176$15,959
🎙️Episode #468 – Is 2026 a smart time to buy more rentals or a mistake? I’m joined by Dave Meyer to break down what the… The post Is 2026 a Smart Time to Buy More Rentals? (with Dave Meyer) appeared first on Coach Carson.