With identity theft being so rampant and identity thieves becoming more and more resourceful (have you heard the one about the people who look for shredding and try to tape it together?) protecting your credit might feel like a bit of an uphill battle, especially when you’ve followed everyone’s advice and still have unauthorized charges [...]

We all know how important it is to have a savings account. We’ve been told since we were little that saving money is important “for a rainy day.” For those of us who have encountered a “rainy day” or two, we understand just how helpful having a savings account can be. But…what if you really [...]

In my first post here at Wealth Junkies, I talked about how “going green” could help you save money. One of the most common pieces of advice people will give you when you talk about “going green” is to “use public transportation or walk!” While it is certainly true that using mass transit and walking [...]

Who hasn’t been called by a debt collector? Even if your credit is good and you don’t have any outstanding debts, chances are you’ve had a collection company call your number looking for someone else. While there are a few companies whose collectors are professional and easy to deal with, there is a reason collection [...]

A little more than a week ago, I wrote about creating your (dreaded) budget. By now you have probably come up with a figure that is, well, less than pleasant.
If people know that you’ve decided to get serious about reducing your debt, you’ve probably been given all sorts of advice. Some of the advice [...]

Before you get ready to head out for your weekend shopping trips, you might want to consider doing some research on the products you want to buy. There are plenty of ways to save money on the things you buy every week; you just need to know how to find them! Below is a list [...]