Author: WDYW-DebtWave

While personal finance fascinates some, for many others, it’s abysmal to include ‘entertainment’ and ‘finance’ in the same sentence, let … Read More

There are few events that unite Americans quite like watching the big game. In 2018, nearly 189 million people watched … Read More

It’s a seemingly innocent question – could you live without a credit card? But the answer may be more complicated … Read More

Nearly 30 percent of Americans do not use cash to make purchases, up from 24 percent in 2015, according to … Read More

It can start small. Your partner goes on a shopping spree or buys himself new golf clubs – without telling … Read More

The arrival of the third Monday in January provocatively referred to as “Blue Monday,” can be a very challenging day … Read More

Do you remember back in high school health class learning about a psychological theory called Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? The … Read More

Do you remember the first time you couldn’t pay off your credit card statement in its entirety? I remember my … Read More

Whether you live in San Diego or Mobile, Alabama, we all have expenses in life such as rent/mortgage, food, transportation, … Read More

For many consumers, a credit card that offers deferred interest seems like a smart way to finance a large purchase … Read More

The end of the year is always bittersweet. While some of us fondly reflect on the year that was, others … Read More

My debt story begins in 2001. A newly minted college graduate, I was excited to start the next chapter of … Read More