Imagine checking your mailbox and finding a check from your credit card company.  How cool would that be?  Pretty cool.  And it could be you! There’s a lot of conversation, and confusion, about the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it applies to interest on credit cards.  In large part, the confusion is because many… | Read More…

Military service members and their spouses can get the best travel, hotel, and cashback credit cards available with no annual fees. That means you can get excellent sign-up bonuses and recurring annual benefits for no annual charge. Typically these cards carry $450-795 annual fees, which people are willing to pay because these cards come with… | Read More…

We’re all looking for ways to save a little money. Not only are expenses going up, but we’re rolling into the holiday season. We can’t just stop buying food and gasoline, and many of us would like to do a little non-essential shopping, too. Hopefully you’re already searching out sales and using coupons, but there’s… | Read More…

How much does each one of your cars cost you each year? Does that amount make you want to consider other options? A couple of recent conversations have got me thinking about the cost of transportation, specifically owning a car. For the average American family, transportation is in the top four largest budget categories. For… | Read More…

Car buying is hard. Cars are expensive, and there are a bjillion options out there. Plus, most of us don’t have the full price of a car saved up when we need to buy. The whole thing can feel overwhelming. And you’re often rushed. I like to call it an adventure, but let’s be real…. | Read More…

No matter where you are now, you can always do things to fix your finances. For many families, the “new year” does not start in January, but rather in August or September. With PCS moves and a new school year, late summer is a perfect time to identify goals and develop new habits. Here are… | Read More…

Looking at your financial life, and wishing it was different? What if I could put $100k in your pocket in 20 or 30 years? Well, most people need to have a car. But what  Way back when, my family needed a bigger vehicle. We didn’t even want a bigger vehicle, but you can’t fit four… | Read More…