Many people need cash, but they're often too intimidated to ask because they're afraid of rejection or may have been rejected in the past. Although they should only be used as an absolute last resort -- primarily because they have extremely high ...
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How Home Crowdfunding May Let Millennials Live the American Dream
American millennials are making the news once again. This time, it's because the demographic as a whole can't afford to purchase homes.
According to a survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of millennials, those born between the years 1980 and ...
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The Fastest Way to Improve Your Credit Score
There are few things in life that follow you the way that your credit does. Your credit score is essentially a score that represents your standing in the business world, and this has a direct impact on many major purchases and loans. Whenever you ...
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4 Strategies to Help You Avoid Bankruptcy
Though many people find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy because of massive medical expenses or unexpected job loss, there are others who end up there because of reckless spending habits and a failure to plan for the future. It is all too common ...
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5 Ideas for Tackling Debt If You Retire with a Mortgage
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, outstanding mortgage balances among the elderly have risen by 142% in the last 20 years. Even if you're not yet elderly and thinking about retiring, this is alarming news. If you're considering ...
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Quick Advice for the Financial Times You Didn’t Plan For
At some point in life, everyone has hit some rough financial times. Sometimes, these financial problems are brought on by the ignorance of youth, other times they are brought on by coincidence, and they can even be caused by catastrophes beyond your ...
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4 Rules for Cashing Out Your 401k When You’re In a Financial Pickle
There may be times in life that you'll fall into financial hardship, and it's wise to plan ahead for the inevitable. An emergency fund -- that is, a generous amount of cash in your savings or another account -- is ideal for dealing with these ...
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Poor – And for Good Reason
I'm sorry, folks, but I'm just a little surly right now.
I just finished reading an article at Cracked.com that my son showed me entitled: 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Poor.
Apparently, the piece was written by a self-professed member ...
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Caught Ya! My Teenager’s Sly Attempt to Get His Own Credit Card
Last month we found a letter in our mailbox from Discover credit cards that was addressed to my teenage son, Matthew.
Now why would Discover be contacting my son?
You know, the mere thought of a credit card in my 14-year-old son's hands really ...
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6 Ways to Avoid a Holiday Debt Hangover
The holidays come with a host of stressors, the most Xanax-inducing of which is perhaps overspending. Sure, we make our lists and check them twice, but we're still human. Sales, discounts and deals are flashed furiously before your eyes while you're ...
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12 Good Reasons Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a Credit Card
When I was a kid I used to have a Ouija board.
Thankfully, my nerdy friends and I were never possessed by evil spirits while conjuring up our dead relatives to see how they were doing (they're fine, thanks); or getting answers to burning questions ...
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10 Red Flags That May Signal You’re In Big Financial Trouble
One of my favorite television shows is National Geographic Channel's Locked Up Abroad. Each week, this absolutely fabulous show features the story of somebody who had the misfortune of either getting incarcerated in a foreign prison or kidnapped ...
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Do Payday Loans Have Any Benefits?
Many people take out a payday loan when they have no other way of getting urgent cash. Whether it's a sudden medical bill or overdue rent, payday loans are often the only way to get that financial cushion, short of borrowing from a friend or ...
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Time vs. Money: Are You an Unwitting Financial Time Traveler?
I have a voracious appetite for time-travel stories. I absolutely love 'em.
One of my all-time favorite television shows, The Twilight Zone, devoted at least five episodes to the subject; I wish Rod Serling had written more of them.
With that ...
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The Ten Commandments of Personal Finance
Maybe you heard about that infamous Kelton study that found Americans could identify more ingredients in a Big Mac than the individual Ten Commandments.
It's true, folks; 80% of Americans knew there were two all-beef patties in a Big Mac -- but ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Financial Outlook Before Winter Sets In
Summertime, with all its outdoor fun and activities, can do a considerable amount of damage to your budget -- but there's no reason to panic because autumn is a great time to concentrate on getting your financial situation back on track. Here are ...
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5 Tips That Can Help You Reduce Large Medical Debts
Medical bills within the United States have climbed to shocking heights. Where in the past medical bills were more affordable, now they can be difficult for people to afford even with great health insurance. And it doesn't just take a severe illness ...
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What Can I Do to Improve a Low Credit Score?
A low credit score can affect your life in more ways than you might think -- which is why it's important to maintain the highest score possible.
If your credit score is less than optimal, here are the most effective ways to help you increase that ...
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The Pros & Cons of Freezing Your Credit Report: Is It Really Worth It?
The humongous data breach in 2017 by Equifax that exposed the sensitive personal information of nearly 146 million Americans, greatly increased the risk of identity theft and financial fraud for those affected.
Most people realize it's a risk that ...
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What Should I Do if My Credit Card Application Is Rejected?
Nobody wants to have a credit card application rejected, but it happens. If your application was denied, the good news is there are steps you can take that may still put plastic in your wallet.
Rule out simple application errors. You rejection ...
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