Posts Tagged ‘Debt’

Myth: Rent is a waste (revisited)

Myth: Rent is a waste (revisited)

The Word on the Street: I still struggle to convince people that paying rent is not a purely wasteful practice. I have already done several posts on this topic. The Truth: Paying rent can be cheaper than getting a mortgage, and the... (Continue reading)

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MythTip: Run the Numbers

Watch this first (if you are having trouble viewing the clip, you can try going to the YouTube clip directly) Personally, I think this video is fantastic. I wholeheartedly endorse the principles discussed here. The principles that Dave Ramsey teaches in it... (Continue reading)

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MythTip: Building Your Credit Score

Okay, I may be guilty of perpetuating a money myth. In my post you must use credit to get credit I am afraid I may have given the impression that the quality of your credit history and score is not... (Continue reading)

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Myth: Keeping Up With The Jones’

The Word on the Street: Everyone wants to have possessions as fine and expensive as their neighbors do. Most people try to spend in such a way as to ensure that they appear no different than “everyone else”.   The Truth: While it... (Continue reading)

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