How Consolidating Debt Can Improve Your Credit Score
Is Consolidating Debt a Good Idea?
Trying to keep up with multiple debt payments can be a big headache. Each debt will have its own monthly due date, and some debts will have higher interest rates than others. To simplify their lives, many people consolidate their debt so they only have […]
View more5 Debt Payoff Strategies That Work
Carrying a lot of debt can really hold you back in life. If you try to apply for a mortgage, for example, you may be denied if you already have an expensive car payment, a student loan, and significant credit card debt. Being deep in […]
View moreHow Do Personal Loans Work? [Beginner’s Guide]
If you’re in a situation where you need some extra cash to pay for expenses a personal loan could be the right solution. Click to learn how personal loans work.
View moreHow Much You Can Borrow With A Personal Loan: Guide + Calculator
Personal loans are an extremely versatile financial tool. However, many borrowers aren’t sure how much personal loan they can get. Every financial situation is unique. Plus, many factors go into how much you can borrow. Understanding some quick and easy basics will give you an […]
View more4 Ways to Celebrate National Financial Awareness Day
With all the uncertainty and financial ups-and-downs this year has given us, it’s important we take a step back and reevaluate, reassess, and regroup. Financial awareness means different things to different people. For some, it comes with the awareness and monitoring of a savings or […]
View moreMy Savings has Been Wiped Clean; How can I Replenish it?
Q: The last few months have been really tough on my finances, and I’ve been forced to use my savings for getting by. My emergency fund and savings account are basically zero. Now that my financial situation is starting to improve, I’d like to start […]
View more5 Ways to Pay off a Loan Early
If you’re like most Americans, you probably owe money toward a large loan. Whether that means carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, having a hefty mortgage in your name or making car loan payments each month, loan debt is part of your life. […]
View moreHow to Create a Budget in 6 Easy Steps
If you’re always wondering how you’re going to pay the next bill, feel guilty when you indulge in overpriced treats and you can’t seem to find money to put into savings, then you probably need a budget. A budget is not a magic potion that […]
View moreWhy Does my Credit Score Matter?
Your credit score is made up of three numbers, serving as an indicator of your financial history, wellness and responsibility. These three little numbers can spell the difference between approval and rejection for a mortgage, a job, a rental unit and so much more. We […]
View moreAll You Need to Know About Student Loan Changes During COVID-19
With unemployment at a record high and many employers cutting work hours, college graduates have been struggling to meet their student loan payments. Thankfully, the federal government has passed legislation to ease this burden. Unfortunately, though, many borrowers are confused about the terms and conditions […]
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Smart Financial Planning Strategies to Borrow from Women and Millennials
Author Jean Chatzky We have so much to learn — but so did they. Here’s what they’re doing right. Lately the headlines in personal finance have been pretty bleak — the average 2017 graduate has nearly $40,000 in student loans, millennial homeownership is down, and 39 percent […]
View moreFinancial Tips for Single Parents
Single parenting brings unique budgeting challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that it costs an estimated $241,080 for a middle-income couple to raise a child to age 18 – and many single parents shoulder that responsibility alone. Even with adequate child support, it’s smart […]
View moreFinancial Self Defense
How To Respond To ‘Can You Hear Me?’ “Can you hear me now?” is the once-popular tagline of Verizon commercials, but it’s also the headline of a new scam. Scammers making robocalls will ask some innocuous question. Once the targeted person says “yes,” a recording […]
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