Archived entries posted in "Credit Cards"

Net Worth Update May 9, 2008 [$120,697.64 (+3.55%)]

Hey, looks like you’re new here! I blog about money. Saving, investing, insuring, getting, and using it! See my “about me” page for more info! To keep up to date, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or get the blog in your email! Thanks for stopping by!We’re looking […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #29 (May 10, 2008)

Some good stuff this week including “How To Use Any Credit Card At Costco“, “How To Get Quality Financial Advice“, and “What Pizza Do Investors Eat?” Readership was a little down this week, not so much buzz here, but I’m working on some good stuff on the backend that I think is pretty interesting. […]

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I Figured Out A Way To Use ANY Credit Card At Costco (As They Only Accept AMEX Now)!

One of my biggest pet peeves about Costco is how they stick to the American Express credit card only. I am a big fan of using my credit card and saving the Alaska Air Skymiles. I don’t own an American Express card and always have to resort to losing AT LEAST 200 Alaska […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #26 (April 20, 2008) - And Why Do I Post Weekly Roundups?

So it’s the half year “weeklies” post - a milestone to be set for sure. I’ve had some good response out of these “weekly roundups” and I thought I’d take a moment to answer a quick question as to why I do it that “Jeff” sent in.
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How Is Your Credit Score REALLY Calculated?

I have actually gotten this one a few times and it really is much simpler than people make it out to be. I don’t know whether it is the credit card companies that want to keep it a secret or that people are just too lazy to go figure it out for themselves, but […]

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6 Tips For Bumping Up Your Credit Score

I’ve been asked about credit tips a few times since starting this blog so I figured I’d knock out 2 birds (actually 4 emails) with one stone…
I’m always up for getting ahead financially when I can, and a good credit score can be a good place to start. However, I haven’t had a […]

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Net Worth Update April 1, 2008–$116,557.16 (+10.54%)

A few things helped out this months net worth statement:
1. My almost 8k tax refund certainly didn’t hurt anything. I am not going to be getting as much next year as I adjusted my W-4s to better fit my pay scale finally. I’m sick of giving the government a free loan each […]

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What Do I Lose By Not Going To The “Certified” Annual Credit Report Site?

There is still 4 days 3 hours 15 mins and 52 seconds left to get entered for some great free stuff at Hanks Holiday Handout #2 giving away $200+ of prizes!
Have you ever noticed how many “get a free credit report” commercials are on tv anymore? How do you know which ones are legit and […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #23 (March 29, 2008)

There is still 9 days 23 hours 48 mins and 21 seconds left to get entered for some great free stuff at Hanks Holiday Handout #2 giving away $200+ of prizes!
It’s been a good week this week. Easter was good to all I hope. I had an interesting time tossing back and forth the best […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #22 (March 22, 2008)

Strange how that works out, Hangout #22 falls on the 22nd. Must be a sign! Go buy a lottery ticket, quick! Another good week at MIB, readership via RSS increased 13% I believe due to a few new advertising structures I’m bouncing around including Entrecard and StumbleUpon Ads. I’ll be […]

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