Category: Debt Management, Relief & Consolidation
An update from Adam and Emily
Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t know, my wife Emily and I are former bloggers here at Blogging Away Debt. We handed over the reins in February 2014 while we were in the long, hard slog of our debt payoff. I have really enjoyed reading and commenting on the stories from the new bloggers here. Ashley and Jeffrey asked if we’d like to provide an update for the readers. So, thanks to those of you who’ve asked, and thanks to Jeffrey and Ashley for facilitating the opportunity. The last 14 months have been very active for us indeed! There are so many things to update on that I’m going to split it into multiple posts. Just a warning, this first post will have
Weekly Blog Post #12- Work Bonus and a Weekend Getaway
I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! I want to share with everyone some great news- I got a bonus and a (small) raise! I had my evaluation with my boss a few weeks ago at the end of March. Per company policy, every employee is evaluated once a year. At my evaluation, I was given a 2{7dabfd103aa443fce219eea47f0f346a11a54ce587a1a0cbb74f06b9f7a304ca} raise (which is guaranteed for cost of living increases) and a 3{7dabfd103aa443fce219eea47f0f346a11a54ce587a1a0cbb74f06b9f7a304ca} merit bonus (which is the max you can get based on performance). After a couple weeks, I finally received a check for the bonus on Friday for $1,600 (after taxes). That was a pretty fantastic feeling; It’s nice to just feel appreciated, let alone be rewarded with a check, as well, is amazing. You may
The UK Debt Problem
The UK Debt Problem Nowadays, it often seems like everyone is talking about debt. We’re constantly looking for new ways to get out of it – and yet, at the same time, going further in sometimes seems unavoidable. After all, buying a house or a car would be out of the question for most people if they couldn’t get a loan and make payments. Credit cards are another source of debt that some people utilize to make their lives better – though it’s also sometimes a source that can quickly overwhelm us if we’re not careful. Here are some statistics about UK debt that might surprise you. UK Debt Statistics The total personal debt in the UK (at the end of 2015) was £1.469 trillion. In March
What to do When Your APR Goes Up
I’ve written a great deal about credit cards over the years, from credit card security to disputing charges to what to look for in a credit card. I recently realized, though, that I haven’t said much about APRs (Annual Percentage Rates = interest rates) and what you can do when they go up. And chances are, at some point your APR will go up. Fortunately, though, credit card companies are required to notify you of an impending APR hike – which gives you some time to decide how to handle the change. Why the Hike? Common Reasons for an APR Increase Before we talk about what to do when your APR increases, let’s talk about why your APR might be going up. Three very common reasons include:
Why A Prepaid Card Might Be Right for You
Prepaid debit cards are on the rise. Learn more about this popular method of payment and if it might be the right fit for you.(Read more…)
Ways to Pay with Debit – PIN and Signature
Learn the differences between the two most common ways to pay with debit – PIN and signature.(Read more…)
Where to register a company in the UK
Registering a company (or ‘incorporating’ a company, as it is also called) carries with it many benefits. In fact, ever since Chancellor Gordon Brown reduced the corporation tax to zero back in 2002 for small businesses, many sole traders in the UK have made the decision to register. Getting your registration set up can be a bit of a hassle in the beginning, as there are a lot of forms to fill out and a lot to get right – but once it’s done, you will quickly begin to see how beneficial this decision can be for small businesses or start-ups. Read on to learn more about how to register a company and many other useful tips… Registering your company – the advantages Incorporating your company will
Prepping for the Holidays on a Debt Management Plan
We are about to enter THE HOLIDAY SEASON! For some of us, just the thought of the upcoming holiday season can send us into a deep, dark funk. Money is already tight, the budget is stretched to the limit and we feel more like the Grinch who stole Christmas rather than Jolly Old St. Nicholas. This is not a time of enjoyment for us but we participate anyway. I’m sure you have either seen or heard of the TV series, Doomsday Preppers. The series is devoted to showing us how to get ready for nearly any world shaking disaster by stashing away food, water, clothing, gasoline, guns and ammunition and how to ready our home or a “bug out” spot so that we can make it through
Cash in on Old Cell Phones
If you have old cell phones and accessories lying around your house, you might be able to sell them for cash. There are many people out there who cannot afford a new phone, but would love to have a used cell phone at a discounted price. It would be a win-win situation. In cleaning drawers recently, I discovered 4 old cell phones; so, I decided to look into selling them. How to get started and how much were my cell phones worth on the market were two of the questions I needed answers for. To begin with, to get a sense of the market, I looked up the prices I might get for a used IPhone and Samsung phone at several of the bigger buyback services. I
Perfect Presents for Travelers
Travelers love their gear; items that make traveling easier, safer, and smoother. Here are some perfect presents for travelers in your life (hint: Christmas is coming)! They fit many budgets and purposes – there’s something for everybody here. TRAVEL GEAR Here’s some miscellaneous travel gear for safety, health, and convenience: Collapsible Water Bottles Vapur calls them “anti-bottles”, and they’re the best water bottles I’ve used in my eight years of full-time travel. They’re ultralight, easy to drink from, and when empty they roll up to fit in your pocket. They even make one with a built-in filtration system – perfect for places where the water isn’t potable. (I have a regular bottle and one with a filter). SteriPEN Speaking of water filters, if the water is
How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy
Get a Fresh Start: How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy Are you worried about your credit? Are you scared because the unpaid bills are mounting up? Are you concerned that financial ruin is around the corner. Filing for bankruptcy might help in that it is the first step that will help to eliminate your debts. Many people shy away from bankruptcy, fearing it will ruin their credit report and lead to complete financial ruin—such isn’t the case. The fact that you have been missing bill payments for a period of time already means that your credit is already impaired. The only way to fix it is to demonstrate that you can consistently meet your bill payments as they come due. The advantage of doing a bankruptcy is
