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Free Credit Reports Now Required to be…Free?

The government made it illegal for companies to offer free credit reports as a lure to get you to sign up for credit monitoring services and other programs. Continue reading →

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Tagged credit, credit report, credit score, debt |

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Yahoo article features Matt Wegner of financial excellence.net

Matt Wegner

Our very own Matt Wegner was featured in a recent article on Yahoo Finance, discussing how he and his wife became debt-free and stayed that way. It’s a pretty good article with some other good tips for staying away from debt and credit cards. Check it out by clicking here. Continue reading →

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Tagged beat debt, Beating Debt, budget, budgeting, cash flow planning, credit, debt, debt free., financial freedom, money, paying off debt |

Credit Cards May Cost You (Even if you pay it off each month)

Matt Wegner

Here’s an interesting article I found regarding hidden fees your credit card company may charge you, even if you pay off your balance every month. Click Here to read the article.

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Tagged beat debt, budgeting, credit, credit card balance, Credit card debt, debt, debt consolidation, debt free., debt management, minimum balance |

Should College Students Have Credit Cards?

Matt Wegner

My daughter who is starting college just received her first credit card application. I know how you feel about credit cards etc. I am tempted to sign her up for it so she can start developing a credit history. Continue reading →

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