Tag "debt"
Why I Don’t Have a Travel Credit Card
So, I had a great weekend. I went to my college’s homecoming celebration and partied with some of my best friends. I think I’m still in recovery. So, I’ve recently enrolled in “Airline X’s” frequent flyer program. I’ve taken this airline no fewer than five times this year, including a trip to Amsterdam. I am [...]
Will student loans save health care?
Hi Frugalistas! So there’s a new twist to the health care bill: student loans! Yep, Democrats are trying to overhaul student loans by taking on some provisions to the never ending health care bills. From the Wall Street Journal: The student-loan provisions would end federal subsidies to banks that make college loans and shift lending [...]
Credit Card Reform
Yay, my Frugalistas! Credit Card Reform Part Two is coming to a wallet near you. Starting on Monday, here are some changes: *People under 21 can’t get offered a card unless they show proof of proper income or have a co-signer. *Offering an incentive such as T-shirts or books on college campuses is banned. * [...]
U.S. consumers cut debt by record amount!
OMG! I just read this article in the L.A. Times that says that Americans have slashed debt by a record $21.6 billion! Viva la Frugalista! That's the whole reason I got into the frugal living game. I wanted to slay my credit cards. I'm super excited about the news. It's a little sad that retail [...]
