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Camie Sims

Camie is a wife, mom, credit consumer, school board member, Junior Achievement volunteer, and the Operations Manager at CreditSoup. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Business Administration minor, she joined the team back in 2001 and has been involved with consumer finance products in many capacities over the years. She uses her personal experiences, as well as her knowledge from working with credit-related products, as she shares with readers and discusses financial products and topics.

Jaw Dropping Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Camie Sims January 30, 2024 • 2 Minute Read
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Gift ideas and finance options for Valentine's Day loved ones. Whether you are considering jewelry, a new car, home remodel, plastic surgery or a vacation, CreditSoup has finance options for them all.
Saving Money on Groceries

Camie Sims September 12, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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All your trips to the grocery store can add up - check out these quick tips to help you save your dough during your next trip to the store!
Last-Minute Vacation Budget Savers

Camie Sims August 31, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Are you planning a vacation soon? Check out these few tips to save on your last-minute trip!
To Spend, or Not to Spend, Your Tax Return?

Camie Sims January 9, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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It’s not Christmas but it can feel like it with the sum of money we look forward to – the tax return. Be smart about that hard earned money!
4 Ways to Save While Hosting Over the Holidays

Camie Sims November 2, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Hosting even just your small family for the holidays can quickly turn into quite a bit of money and time spent. Check out these 4 ways to help you save!
Don’t Scare Your Budget This Halloween

Camie Sims October 13, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Halloween can scare even the toughest of budgets - make sure it doesn't terrify yours with these 5 tips!
How Important is Insurance?

Camie Sims September 1, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Owning a home or renting. Driving to work. Just living life. What do all of these activities have in common? Risk - things can go wrong; and this is what insurance can help give you peace of mind over.
Don’t Be Scared By Your Credit Report or Credit Score!

Camie Sims October 1, 2015 • 2 Minute Read
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You always hear you need to face your fears. One way that’s often suggested is to learn as much as possible about what you’re frightened of; research can simplify and sometimes take away the unknown “scary” characteristics of your fear.
Celebrate Your Financial Freedom!

Camie Sims June 29, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Three steps is all it takes to get you started on the road to financial freedom!
4 Simple Father’s Day Gifts

Camie Sims June 18, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Father's Day is quickly approaching! Do you have a gift for your dad yet? Check out these 4 simple gift ideas!
5 Steps to Begin Your Home-Buying Process

Camie Sims June 1, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Springtime brings an upswing in home sales - if you’re looking to move, or even purchase your first home, it’s best to get everything in order now before you start the whole process.
“Help! I Haven’t Filed My Taxes Yet!”

Camie Sims April 1, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Now that we’ve entered April, Tax Day is quickly approaching. If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, NOW is the time to get the process rolling!
Should You File Your Own Taxes?

Camie Sims February 3, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Consumers, tax season is upon us. Are you still trying to decide on the best way to file your taxes this year?
Fun Frugal Winter Weather Ideas

Camie Sims January 26, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Are you dreading all those hours you'll be forced to stay inside this winter? Check out these frugal ideas to keep you occupied!
Holiday Gifting: Don’t Go Overboard

Camie Sims December 9, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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How much do you plan on spending for gifts this holiday season? Make sure you don't find yourself in debt at the start of the new year by following these tips to help you save!
Holiday Shopping: 3 Effortless Ways to Save

Camie Sims November 17, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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As the holiday season approaches, getting your gift lists and shopping done are on the minds of many. Make sure to keep your budget on track in the next few months with these 3 tips!
Simplifying Debt Consolidation

Camie Sims September 8, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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What exactly is debt consolidation? While many may have heard of this term, to a consumer that is new to credit, the whole process can be a bit confusing...
Back-to-School Savings Tips

Camie Sims August 22, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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Did you procrastinate on your back-to-school shopping again? It is still possible to save - check out these tips for the upcoming school year!
4 Ways to Save on Energy Bills

Camie Sims July 8, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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Summertime brings warmer temperatures and, unfortunately, higher energy bills as a result. Here are a few tips to help you save some cash on your utility bills.
Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Summer Activities

Camie Sims June 23, 2014 • 2 Minute Read
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Don't let your child's summer activities ruin your family budget. Check out these tips to help you save a few dollars this summer!
Financial Pointers for New Graduates

Camie Sims May 7, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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Having a good knowledge of finances can help high school or college graduates transition to life in the real world.
Tools for Buying a Car

Camie Sims April 15, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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There are many things to consider when buying a vehicle such as the vehicle's history, the vehicle's valuation, financing, and then finding the right monthly payment for you.
Ways to Reduce Debt

Camie Sims February 25, 2014 • 2 Minute Read
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Tips to reduce debt and improve your finances can vary from budgeting to listing debts to requesting lower interest rates.
Steps to Take if Your Credit Card Information has been Compromised

Camie Sims February 7, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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Credit cards are convenient but there are associated risks. If your credit card or bank information has been compromised, follow these steps.
3 Easy Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

Camie Sims December 5, 2013 • 1 Minute Read
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Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Easy Ways to Save Money

Camie Sims October 23, 2013 • 3 Minute Read
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You can reduce spending without making big changes to your lifestyle. This isn't your typical list detailing how to spend less by sacrificing. We all know we could eat out less, buy fewer clothes, take fewer or less expensive vacations, clip coupons, make coffee at home instead of grabbing a latte, etc. But here are some ways to save money that you might not have thought of that are relatively pain-free.
It’s never too late to go back to school.

Camie Sims March 31, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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If you have the desire and passion to hit the books again, be proud to be called a non-traditional student, you could soon be hearing that familiar graduation march.
Splash into Summer!

Camie Sims March 24, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Summer is right around the corner and vacation season is almost here! Summertime also brings landscape and construction projects or perhaps even a new home! If any of these are in your future summer plans, you'll need to have a payment course of action.
It’s never too late to spring into Savings!

Camie Sims March 8, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Many people are getting ready for some major spring cleaning but instead of cleaning your house, start focusing on your savings. Now is a perfect time to start stashing away money and getting it organized.
Spring Cleaning for your Credit

Camie Sims March 1, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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This is the perfect time to evaluate your credit situation and start to make those needed improvement.
Saying ‘I Do’? Tips for a budget friendly wedding.

Camie Sims February 17, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Planning for your wedding, with the wedding dresses, wedding reception, wedding decorations, not to mention the wedding rings can really stretch the wedding budget, check out personal loan or credit cards options that can help pay for all of these expenses.
Shopping for a department store credit card? Consider this…

Camie Sims February 15, 2011 • 2 Minute Read
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Can't decide between a Kohls, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart or Old Navy department store credit card or a regular rewards credit card, here are some things to think about.
Getting Credit with limited credit or no credit.

Camie Sims February 11, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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If you have bad credit, limited credit or no credit, there are specific credit cards designed to help improve, build and establish your credit score on your credit report.
Looking for a credit card with guaranteed approval?

Camie Sims February 3, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Horizon Gold is a great credit card option for poor credit or damaged credit with guaranteed approval.
How to save money on Auto Insurance Rates.

Camie Sims February 1, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Tips for Saving Money on Auto Insurance Rates
Alternatives to home equity loans or mortgage refinancing?

Camie Sims January 25, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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An alternative to a home equity loan or mortgage refinance loan may be a short term loan for some.
Common Financial Info from CreditSoup

Camie Sims January 11, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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Let CreditSoup help you understand some basic credit information from the difference to secured vs unsecured credit to refinancing options, we are there to help.
Tips to improve your credit report and credit score.

Camie Sims December 28, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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Helpful tips to improve your credit score and effectively use your credit report.
Credit Tips from CreditSoup

Camie Sims December 28, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup will inform you of money saving tips, ways to improve your credit, which credit cards will provide the best rewards options, which insurance provider has the best auto insurance rates, etc...
Simple and easy money saving tips!

Camie Sims December 21, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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Everyday tips to save money.
Avoid overspending on your Holiday budget

Camie Sims December 14, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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Holiday budget tips to help avoid overspending.
Saving Money info from CreditSoup.com

Camie Sims December 14, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup.com has products, services and tools to assist with saving money. The tips provided will help bring you closer to the financial freedom you have been searching for.

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