Category Archives: Money Tips
Local & Worldwide Thrifting Resources
Local and worldwide thrifting resources: Freecycle is a grassroots world wide organization that helps people exchange used items at no cost. You can locate a group in your community and join, then participate by offering items or find items you can … Continue reading
Efficiency Rules: Quick Holiday Shopping Tips
Okay, so you’ve had 11 months to plan for it– but doesn’t Christmas just seem to sneak up on everyone? Who is ever ready? Here are a few quick tips to be ready for any gift-giving event! Makes Lists & … Continue reading
Battling Zombie Debt… Tips & Warnings
Another post on collections… but I really feel these zombie collection practices deserve one more short post. Here are a couple of tips and final warnings to help deal with these agencies trying to collect on super-old debts. Understand your … Continue reading
The Art of Battling Zombie Debt
Collecting legacy debts – even debt you may not be legally responsible for – is becoming a highly profitable venture. Companies purchase these “junk debts” for pennies on the dollar and then go after the people they think are most likely to pony up. A phone … Continue reading