There are a lot of goals that I am working towards, that are easily within my reach if I just stick to some simple routine tasks. However, I always wind up sabotaging myself by making excuses for or rationalizing getting off track, and ignoring the reminders and cues I have created for myself to stay on track. How can I knock it off so I can reach my goals? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Nov 30, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm in the Atlanta airport, penniless except for a memorized credit card number, expiration date and security code. Is there any way I can eat dinner? [more inside]
posted by umbú on Jan 10, 2009 - 23 answers

Given the current economic climate, should I be padding my emergency fund or paying off my credit cards? [more inside]
posted by ourobouros on Oct 2, 2008 - 17 answers

What bank and/or credit cards are best for implementing a 100% online, paperless, automated, personal finance system? [more inside]
posted by lsemel on Sep 11, 2007 - 20 answers

I've paid off all my credit cards.... now what? [more inside]
posted by weiler63 on Mar 7, 2007 - 22 answers

Why would I need $80,000 in credit? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Jan 6, 2007 - 27 answers

Applying for my first credit card soon. What should I be looking for? [more inside]
posted by ckolderup on Oct 21, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm leaving in a week and I still can't figure out a good solution to managing my US finances from the UK. [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Aug 30, 2006 - 20 answers

SketchyDebtCollectionsFilter: Someone calling and demanding payment on a credit card that was paid off and cancelled in 2002. Fraud? Error? What can be done? [more inside]
posted by moss on Jul 6, 2006 - 16 answers

I made a fairly subtanstial online purchase from a very large, well-known online vendor, with a credit card. Although the goods have long since arrived, my card has not been charged nor had a hold placed against it for any amount. A full billing cycle has passed since the purchase, and I'm wondering if they've just misplaced the bill. Should I contact their billing department, or just hope it never gets charged? And, if it doesn't get charged soon, how long should I wait until I can be reasonably sure it never will?
posted by anonymous on Dec 25, 2004 - 26 answers

Is there such a thing as a disposable credit card? [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on Jun 26, 2004 - 12 answers