Another cool download

I love all things Excel, it's one thing Microsoft got right (even if they stole the idea from Lotus back in the day). Well there's a great website out there called Vertex 42.

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Debt Reduction Calculator - Download a free Debt Reduction spreadsheet for Excel from Vertex42.com.

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Vertex 42 is dedicated to all things Excel and their site is loaded with live spreadsheets you can download. The debt eliminator I'm showing here is really slick and if you're in over your head with debt, it's a great tool to get a real handle on what you're up against and how to get out from under it. I know, I have been there and super-indebtedness stinks. It's easy to fall into the trap where you tell yourself that you can't get out from under what feel like insurmountable obstacles, but that's a lie. The first step toward taking control of your life is to get an accurate picture of what you're up against. Here's a great tool to help you do just that.

Great (and useful) new website

If you're curious about your credit score, and your FICO number in particular, then check out this site. There are a lot of ways to access your own credit information, but nearly all of them charge for letting you look at your own records. To say this rubs me the wrong way is an understatement. Credit Karma shows you your FICO score and monitors it in real time for free. The site is supported by ads that are keyed to your FICO score, but if that's all I have to deal with in order to see a number that affects me daily, it's a small price to pay. Check it out.