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How to Experience Luxury in Everyday Life

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Not only is the anticipation of an event or splurge just as fun (or sometimes more fun!) Set aside the rewards you get from your cash back or points credit cards and use them to fund a special treat now and then. Cashback points don’t come close to the interest charges you will pay when you carry a credit card balance.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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What if he wrote down my name from my credit card and used it to find out who I was? Quite naturally, while these events were unfolding, I’d find myself leaning on the shoulders of the handful of Black leaders in positions of power for guidance. Looking back, having an ally would have certainly helped alleviate the pain.

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Angry, Sad or Hungry? That is Not the Time to Shop!

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For clothing and accessories: keep a running list of what you need and let it build until you absolutely must shop. Keep in your mind that you are not going to use a credit card. I think women can get really excited about shopping for a special event. That will force you to be more selective when shopping.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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It can be tricky when things come up like holidays, especially those gift-giving holidays, because they also coincide with events like buying new winter clothes for my kids, or family parties, teacher gifts,” she says. Refuse to enter January with a new pile of credit card debt There’s a reason credit card companies love the holidays.

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Love CSI? How About a Career in Computer Forensics?

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Consider events in just the past year: • Hackers broke into a Zappos' server, giving them access to the records of 24 million customers of the online shoe and clothing retailer. Although credit-card numbers reportedly were protected, an investigation is under way amid new worries that such a large company could be at risk.

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The Practically Perfect Business Traveller’s guide to Boston

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Private parties with a customized menu and personal event coordinator are also available. Depending on your budget and spending habits, you’ll want to either bring your credit cards or leave them at home when you visit Boston! Download the free app today because it covers just about anywhere your trainers will take you.

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Boston City Guide

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Private parties with a customized menu and personal event coordinator are also available. Depending on your budget and spending habits, you’ll want to either bring your credit cards or leave them at home when you visit Boston! Download the free app today because it covers just about anywhere your trainers will take you.