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Michelle L. Black

http://www.CreditWriter.com

Michelle Lambright Black is a credit expert, finance writer and travel writer with nearly 20 years of experience. She's also the founder of CreditWriter.com, a judgment-free personal finance community for busy moms like herself. When she's not writing about credit and money, Michelle loves to travel with her family of five—usually to somewhere sunny and warm.

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I Changed 3 Grocery Shopping Habits and Saved $4,800

This busy mom and business owner made three simple changes to the way she shopped for groceries and saved $400 each month—almost $5,000 per year

5 Reasons You Probably Shouldn’t Use a Debit Card

Not all plastic is created equal. From limited fraud protection to a lack of credit...

How a $100,000 Mistake Helped Me Turn My Life Around Financially

After blowing through a large inheritance, Brandon Neth had to either turn his life around...

5 Types of Mail You Can Safely Throw Away (and 4 You Can’t)

No one likes for their home to be taken over by piles of paperwork. But...

Things You Should Always Pay for with a Credit Card

When you manage your credit cards properly, they can become powerful tools to help you...

10 Things You Think Will Hurt Your Credit Score—But Actually Won’t

When you're trying to improve your credit score, it helps to know what information matters...

8 Things That Cost More When You Retire (And 3 Things That Cost Less)

In retirement, 80 percent of your salary is supposed to be enough—but these unexpected expenses...

How We Paid Off $78,000 in Debt in Less Than Two Years

Newly married, the Smiths were united in their goal to pay off nearly $78,000 of...