by Savvy Ladies | Oct 6, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management
Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. Maybe a utility bill went unpaid after you moved and the missed payment went into collections. Or perhaps there are unpaid library fines or parking tickets in collections that are hanging on to your credit history...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 16, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management
There are so many credit cards to choose from to earn mileage points – a lot depends on your anticipated travel patterns and your preferred payment options.When reviewing your options, don’t forget to look at the small print and get a handle on the interest rate...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | May 28, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Knowledge Center, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAn old friend – a real estate agent in the Midwest sent me an email this morning with a topic she suggested I post in my blog. With real estate prices at record lows, many aspiring homeowners are looking her up. Many fulfill both the...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | May 21, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA couple of weeks ago, I attended my friend’s thirtieth birthday party. A week later, she called my office to schedule an appointment. While I was delighted to accommodate her, I couldn’t help but scratch my head a little. She never asked...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | May 5, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA report from a recent Savvy Ladies meeting revealed that many of you are having your lines of credit slashed. I thought a few pieces of advice could come in handy. A couple of months ago, I touched on the topic in a blog entitled “Will a...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 23, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThis question popped up during a recent Savvy Ladies empowerment circle. The woman asking it had recently received a letter from American Express, letting her know that they had reduced her credit limit from $17,000 to $9,000. Credit score...