Brian O'Connell

Brian O'Connell

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Budget Tips for Everyday Living
Budget Tips for Everyday Living

July 20, 2015
Beware of Store "Product Protection" Plans
Beware of Store "Product Protection" Plans

June 22, 2015
Loan Denied? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
Loan Denied? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

May 18, 2015
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Budget Tips for Everyday Living
Budget Tips for Everyday Living

Budget Tips for Everyday Living

Brian O'Connell

July 20, 2015
Beware of Store "Product Protection" Plans
Beware of Store "Product Protection" Plans

But even if you’re a complete novice when it comes to this stuff, there are some general rules you can follow to avoid getting taken for an expensive – and often unnecessary – ride.

Brian O'Connell

June 22, 2015
Loan Denied? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
Loan Denied? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

The best medicine to take after a loan rejection is to get informed, know your credit situation, and open up a line of dialogue with your lender.

Brian O'Connell

May 18, 2015
Co-Signing A Loan? It’s A Big Risk, So Know the Rules
Co-Signing A Loan? It’s A Big Risk, So Know the Rules

It’s tough to say no to a loved one asking for a co-sign. So if you can’t, here’s what you should understand about the risks and rewards of allowing co-signing “piggybacking” on your good credit:

Brian O'Connell

March 23, 2015
Cashing In On Unwanted and Unused Gift Cards
Cashing In On Unwanted and Unused Gift Cards

Note there are some creative ways to redeem value out of gift cards, whether you want to use them directly or not.

Brian O'Connell

January 19, 2015
Breaking the Credit Card Cycle
Breaking the Credit Card Cycle

While credit cards are a necessary evil, when you’re trying to free yourself from loan debt, they can be more evil than necessary. That’s why it’s a great move, credit-wise, to pay your credit card bi

Brian O'Connell

December 29, 2014
Recognizing the Red Flags that Lead to Debt
Recognizing the Red Flags that Lead to Debt

It’s always a great idea to recognize any warning signs that might foretell a personal economic plunge that may take years to recover from. Here are some additional, common financial “red flags” to lo

Brian O'Connell

December 22, 2014