Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Is freezing your credit an extreme idea after the Equifax Data Breach? Here are a few things that happen when you freeze your credit: 1: You (or anyone else) will not be able to open ANY new lines of credit, mortgages, or loans of any kind. And […]
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Hello Sophisticated Spenders! A friend of mine found the coolest and creepiest website the other day. www.TruePeopleSearch.com This website has waaaay too much personal information. If someone wanted to commit any kind of fraudulent activity on your accounts, all of your personal information is right there. They list phone numbers, […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Check out my update on this post from April 2016. My updates will be in italics. So this weekend, I was introduced as follows: Person A: I’d like for you to meet the Sophisticated Spender and she’s gonna be the next millionaire! Person B: Oh really! What’s […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! People think millionaires are mythical people. They think there are only a few ways to become a millionaire: Inherit the money Win the Lottery Have a hit record Play professional sports What if I told you that YOU (yes YOU my sophisticated spending friend), can become a […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! I am upset again. via GIPHY So I received ANOTHER check in the mail. First of all, I am so glad they keep finding me. I’ve moved 3 times in the last 10 years (wait, that’s pretty good). This is why I always make sure I head […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! So I’ve been participating in a pretty cool Financial Summit. What is a Summit? It’s when a group of experts get together to teach you some pretty cool stuff. It normally lasts 1 week and you hear from a different person each day. It’s a great way […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! I’d like to introduce you to my friend Sandy Smith. I have learned SO MUCH from her. She is fierce, does not bite her tongue and pursues her hustles with a bold fire that I hope to have some day. We met about 4 or 5 years […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Here’s the (almost) conclusion of Part 1 of the Wells Fargo Fiasco (Click here to read part 1). Long story short. I received a $500 check from Wells Fargo that reminded me why I’m not their biggest fan. The wording of the accompanying letter said, “Looks like […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! You’re supposed to trust your bank, right? Your bank is supposed to have your best interests at heart, right? Your bank isn’t supposed to cheat you out of money, RIGHT? Wells Fargo has failed me as a customer and here’s why: Back in 2011, I wanted to […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! [tweetthis]I have been to 17 countries & Islands and I have $0 credit card debt. I know how to travel. Keep reading![/tweetthis] So I know a little something about travel. I actually got a late start. I didn’t leave the country till 6 years ago at the […]