Category Archives: credit cards

Do You Ever Get Sick and Tired of Your Personal Finances?

I remember when I was younger,  I actually looked forward to sitting down, reviewing my finances and paying bills.   I'm serious!  I loved it!  Nowadays I put it off for as long as I can, and as I sit down to start the process a feeling of dread washes over me.  I'd rather do anything than face our personal finances!  Wash dishes, scrub toilets, anything! But I can't put it off for too long because I'm paid twice a month… Read the rest
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Find a Credit Card That Works For You

The following is a guest post. Credit cards and chainsaws have a few things in common. Both can be very handy tools, but they can also inflict some severe damage if you use either tool incorrectly. The same advice applies to both. Be sure that you choose the proper tool for the job and follow all safety precautions. Here are a few things to consider when you're trying to find a credit card that works for you. Your Spending Habits… Read the rest
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Accepting Credit Cards in a Small Business

My husband's business is still alive, but we've had to make some big changes.  For one thing, we have decided that the distance he is willing to drive must be reduced dramatically.  From the beginning when he started his business, he would take any job no matter how far away.  On some jobs that meant more than 100 miles from our home.  People complain about trip charges – one repeat client actually said “It's not my fault you moved all… Read the rest
Best of the Best Blogger Series

Mrs. Accountability Interview Best of the Best Blogger Series #39

I am delighted and honored to be interviewed by Bill Hazelton over at Credit Card Assist in his Best of the Best Blogger Series.  Bill did an excellent job summarizing my financial life story and we chatted about stress management, deprivation mindsets and shopping at Costco.  It is quite an honor to find myself amongst other great bloggers like The Financial Blogger, Financial Samurai, Len Penzo, Couple Money, Give Me Back My Five Bucks, and BripBlap, just to name a… Read the rest