Author Archives: Recharger

Lionetta Oyinsan, 20 Q: what was your worst financial desicion? A: In early January, 2011, I bought a used red Jeep Patriot for $16,000. I had applied to the New York City College of Technology a few months before and … Continue reading →

Youssef Mamdouh, 19 Q: What was your worst financial decision ? A: I bought a Yves Saint Laurent white T-shirt for a wedding that I needed to attend. At the wedding, somebody accidentally spilled wine on me and the T-shirt … Continue reading →

Zi Qiu, 18 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: In 2001 a show named Yu- Gi- Oh, a Japanese animated fantasy show, debuted on TV and became a hit. A card game developed from the show and all … Continue reading →

Pamela Labranche 26 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: When I was 18, my friend and I applied for a Chase Visa credit card and we got accepted. At the time, I began attending The New York City … Continue reading →

Daniel Brush 38 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: In the mid 90s, a couple of friends in LA formed a rock band called Galaxy. One year later, after having some local success, they asked me to lend … Continue reading →

Leo Castagna  57 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: Twenty years ago I was looking at a house for sale back in Uruguay, in La Union, the neighborhood where I grew up. I found a really good place … Continue reading →

Max Cabrera 24 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: One night I was drinking with buddies at my friend Mike’s apartment, hanging back and enjoying the night. We decided to play cards. At first, everything was  good, everyone … Continue reading →

Eda Clarke 53 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: Getting involved with a debt consolidation company called Debt Resolver USA Incorporated. I had accrued about $45,000 worth of debt to Visa, Mastercard, Capital One, and American Express through … Continue reading →

Marien Morales 14 Q: What was your worst Financial Decision? A: When I was 12, my dad and I went to the Dominican Republic. My dad gave me $200 to shop with, and I ended up spending it all on … Continue reading →

Bianca Rodriguez 18 Q: What was your worst financial decision? A: Last year for my senior prom at St. Peters Girls High School in Staten Island, we booked a weekend at The Hershey Motel in Seaside, New Jersey. The event had … Continue reading →