Have you been invited by a family member or a friend to be a cosigner for their loan? Or have you ever experienced the need to have a cosigner to be approved for a loan?
Everyone who is suffering from a bad credit score might already have ...
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Don’t Be Fooled: A High Income Doesn’t Guarantee Financial Freedom
Remember Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich? He's the guy who was impeached in 2009 and then convicted in Federal court a couple of years later on multiple corruption charges, including the solicitation of bribes for political ...
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Personal Finance For Dummies: It’s as Easy as A-B-C
Most procrastinating high school and college literature students know that when they've put off their reading assignments to the point where they no longer have the time to actually read the book, they can always rely on Cliffs Notes.
Some kids ...
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22 Smart Money Tips Everyone Can Learn by Playing Doctor
So ... Who wants to play "doctor"?
I know what you're thinking, but you can relax. I promise nobody will end up in the principal's office after we're finished here. That's because this version only focuses on taking a peek at our ... personal ...
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9 Ways to Use Your Money After the Mortgage is Paid Off
The afterlife; it's one of mankind's greatest mysteries.
In the world of personal finance, we "crossover" the moment our last mortgage payment is made, and for many folks, what lies on the other side is no less perplexing.
Last month I received ...
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Know Thyself: How to Determine the Best Financial Advice for YOU!
Is your financial freedom and success influenced more by who you are than by what you know and which financial planning ideas you follow? Is it possible wealth-management and financial-planning tips are like golf or weight-loss tips? That is: ...
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Why You Need a Household Strategic Plan (and How to Create One)
"Always have a plan."
That's one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever received, if only because it applies to so many things in life -- and it's especially true with our personal finances.
The household CEO is not only responsible ...
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The 10 Dumbest Reasons to Get an Online Loan
Have you ever done something dumb for money? Like really, truly dumb? Have you ever just taken out a loan and been like, "why did I do that?"
More than a few geniuses among us have decided to take out online loans for spectacularly idiotic reasons; ...
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3 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Approval for a Personal Loan
Perhaps you're experiencing financial difficulty, or find yourself in a less-than-desirable situation. Whatever the circumstance is, a personal loan might be just what you're looking for. Of course, a personal loan allows you access to a certain ...
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The 7 Most Popular Ways to Commit Financial Suicide
I recently got back from a sightseeing trip around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Of course, one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco is the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. It's absolutely breathtaking to behold in all its ...
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A Few Thoughts from Aunt Doris: How to Make Ends Meet
This is a reposted article in an occasional series from my dear Aunt Doris, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.
When it comes to staying out of debt and making ends meet, I can only tell you what's worked for me.
I was left a young ...
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How to Get Fast Approval on Installment Loans
An installment loan is a type of loan wherein the lender will lend the borrower a certain amount that the latter will pay off through regular installments. Installment loans are available for both personal and commercial use. However, before ...
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What Barfing Out of a Bus Window Teaches Us About Managing Money
When I was in college, I was in a sorority; one of the perks was date parties.
For those unfamiliar, a date party is just that; it's a big party, usually at a bar or restaurant, and all the sisters brought dates. Usually boyfriends or guys they ...
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9 Important Strategies to Help You Manage Financial Risks
Internationally-known daredevil Karl Wallenda earned his fame by performing acrobatic acts high above the ground -- without a safety net.
For years, Wallenda had performed his dangerous stunts countless times without incident, but on March 22, 1978, ...
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Responsible Casino and Gambling Tips: How to Stay Within Your Budget
Many of us like to gamble with luck every once in a while. But when that pastime becomes a habit, it can be very harming to your budget. Therefore, it is crucial to come up with a good strategy before you start gambling and leave all your money to ...
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6 Basic Steps to Help You Achieve Financial Freedom
Financial freedom can be a difficult term to define, but at a very basic level it simply means controlling your own finances entirely.
In order to gain financial freedom, you not only have to be free of debt, but also be able to provide for yourself ...
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How to Become Debt Free in 4 Easy Steps
If you're paying off one or more debts, you're probably sending off at least the minimum payment, or just a little more, each month. If that sounds like you, then you probably feel as though you may never get to that final payment; this can be ...
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Payday Loans vs. Installment Loans: The Pros and Cons of Each
Payday loans are to installment loans as apples are to oranges. The only similarity between these two types of loans is that they are both a specific amount of money that you must pay back by a certain time. Other than that, payday loans and ...
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Last Resort: How to Qualify for a Payday Loan If You Have Bad Credit
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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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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