Category Archives: Credit Card

Half-Priced Holiday: Christmas on a Budget

Posted on November 30, 2011 by elliek

With so many people unemployed or underemployed this year, it’s easy to ask the question: Is it possible for consumers to emerge debt free this season, and how can they do that? This is a great question to ask, and … Continue reading →

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Black Friday: Fact or Fiction?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by elliek

The Kay family has been waking at the crack of dawn the Friday after Thanksgiving for almost two decades in order to save as much as 50% on our Christmas purchases. But does all that hot chocolate and bleary-eyed effort … Continue reading →

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Gift Cards and the New Card Act

Posted on November 30, 2010 by elliek

Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas future! I love looking back at holiday pix when my babies were babies, that’s part of the fun of the season. Recently, I was on ABC NEWS, talking about the fact that for the … Continue reading →

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Good News for Those Who Need Debt Consolidation!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by elliek

This week on ABC NEWS, I was able to share GOOD NEWS for those who are in need of help! Consumers in a post recession economy are easy prey for advertisements that claim their company can reduce your debt by … Continue reading →

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Atonement – How to Keep Your Kids from Making the Same Mistakes You Made

Posted on August 15, 2010 by elliek

Can you atone for the financial mistakes you made and keep your kids from making the same errors? This week in national media, I’m talking about how to help your kids make right financial choices. Here’s my main talking points. … Continue reading →

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