Alright, alright. We know the giving season is approaching, BUT there’s never any harm in giving a little bit to yours truly. 😋 Don’t worry, we won’t tell. With that being said, it’s time to bust out your home owner wish list, and get ready to shop for the best deals on the best day to shop: Black Friday! Whether in...
What would you do with a bunch of free extra cash laying around?️ $2,000.00⁉️️ $1,000.00⁉️️ $500.00⁉️️ The possibilities are almost endless! Scroll down to find out how you can win! 👇👇👇 Who can enter? ANYONE! Spread the word to your friends and family too. What can you WIN? CASH! And lots of it. $3,500 will be...
As 2017 is quickly approaching, answer these two questions: 1. What has you fed up about your current living situation? Sky rocketing rents, feeling trapped in a small space, lack of freedom from your parents? 2. What’s holding you back from purchasing a home? Down payment funds, lack of credit, debt? Here are a list of 6 New Year’s...
Life happens. When it does, it’s costly and often more than we can afford. In fact, a 2014 report by the Federal Reserve, revealed 47% of Americans would not have the funds on hand to pay for an unexpected, $400 financial hardship. For those Americans who drive the same beat-up car, avoid medical or dental treatment, sacrifice family...
Are you reluctantly holding onto your current living situation due to lack of funds for a down payment? What if a lot of your perceptions on how much money you need to purchase a home were a myth. To buy or not to buy will no longer be a question. Below are 3 common myths debunked about down payments: • Myth #1: All forms of payment are...
Don’t be THAT guy this summer! Did you know heating and cooling your home uses more energy and costs more than any other system in your home? Energy.gov revealed the shocking truth about heating and cooling costs: On average, heating and cooling make up 48% of utility costs. Americans spend approximately $11 billion, per year, to power...
Yes, it happened. The Fed’s decision to raise rates for the first time in over a decade is a buzzing topic everywhere. A common concern floating around conversations is “how will the rate hike affect me?” While higher interest rates have a negative connotation to some, despite the unanswered questions for the change, there is much...
Ignoring something painful or expensive and putting it out of your mind may make you feel better initially, but that doesn’t make it go away. For example, not thinking about a credit card bill doesn’t make it disappear (in fact you’ll probably end up with a late fee on top of the original bill). What about a cavity? Ignoring it won’t make...
I wrote earlier last month that we found a fun and interactive way to give away one free mortgage payment every 30 days. As you might have seen in our previous Financial Resolution blogs, budgeting, cutting personal costs, and building on your savings account helps make life so much easier. Well, there’s no better way to make your life easier...
Unfortunately, the necessities and luxuries of life burn the largest holes in our pockets. Platinum wants to help you save money while purchasing some of these items from the most common companies and stores nationwide—online or in-store. Click each photo below for the links to dozens of coupons that may help keep money in your...
Quite possibly the easiest way to save money is by collecting loose change. Here are 6 easy ways to gather a few extra bucks. Click each image below for more.
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Set a realistic goal. By saving $20 per week – imagine $1000 in your savings at the end of the year. Here are 7 easy ways to make it happen. 1. Hide your credit cards in a secure spot at home, like a dresser or closet. Don’t rely on your credit cards. If you don’t have cash in hand, you...
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