May 25 2012
In the Beginning…There Was Ancient Money Historians believe Cattle were the first early form of money and have found evidence dating as far back as 9000 BC. The first coins date back to 2000 BC in the Bronze Age where they were shaped like cattle. In the 12th Century during the Crusades, [...]
Apr 25 2012
As a business owner, you make a lot of critical decisions when choosing your operating model, and one that always leaves me scratching my head, is why a business would refuse to accept credit or debit cards. During a recent trip to a deli I was greeted by a hand written sign with the stern [...]
Feb 3 2012
Credit cards are just one of many valuable tools that can help you build financial success. The point that most young people miss though is, with great financial power comes great financial responsibility. Here are (in my opinion) the five most important things to know about credit cards: 1) Your interest rate. For a [...]
Jan 27 2012
Credit cards are awesome, right? Maybe. This article will explain the basics about credit cards – what they are, how they should be used, that credit is not free money, it is borrowed money, what APR is and what can happen if you fall behind. Here are some common questions: How do I get [...]