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Why Visualizing Your Financial Future Is So Important – and How to Do It

By Bret

There are millions of posts and thousands of books explaining how to improve your finances. In fact, much of this information seems to get recycled back and forth. I have found only a couple of good books and posts that deal with the visualization of ...

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March 11, 2020

The 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgage Debate: Why a 30-Year Loan Is Better

By Len Penzo

According to Freddie Mac's most recent survey, there is currently a spread of about 0.5% between the 15- and 30-year fixed rate mortgage benchmarks. I think most people naturally assume that, when it comes to choosing between a 15- or 30-year fixed ...

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February 24, 2020

How the Best Entrepreneurs Manage Their Finances

By Sabado Domingo

Money problems; virtually everyone has them. After all, the average American has about $38,000 in personal debt. That's a massive amount that many won't even manage to pay off in their lifetime. When dealing with a tough financial situation, though, ...

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February 20, 2020

Six US Presidents Who Suffered with Personal Debt Problems

By Kevin Bowen

Four US Presidents were born in the month of February, including two who are memorialized on Mount Rushmore: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. (Ronald Reagan and William Henry Harrison are the other two.) As such, it should be no surprise that ...

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February 10, 2020

5 Lessons From My Italian Father on Love, Marriage and Money

By Vince Scordo

I talk about my Italian parents so much that most of my friends think Mamma and Papa are paying their firstborn son to say nice things about them. In fact, I often tell my readers at Scordo.com that if it weren't for my parents I'd be lost in terms ...

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February 5, 2020

Federal vs. Private: Your Guide to Different Student Loan Types

By Enero Febrero

It doesn't matter if you are planning on taking out student loans in the near future or have in the past, student loans can be confusing. Trying to understand the types of student loans might leave you feeling overwhelmed. Keep reading to learn ...

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January 31, 2020

Personal Finance Course: How to Organize Your Money

By Sabado Domingo

Money. It's something you earn and something you spend, but do you ever feel like you'd like to have a better grip on it? Approximately 67% of American families claim to live on a budget but many people living on a budget still feel like they ...

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January 30, 2020

The 50 Biggest Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make

By Len Penzo

I'm not ashamed to admit I make mistakes. After all, everybody screws up occasionally; for us humans, mistakes come with the territory. For example, I remember the time I decided it would be great fun to play Wii golf for eight consecutive hours. ...

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January 20, 2020

5 Simple Tips That Will Help You Manage Your Loan Responsibly

By Sabado Domingo

You had your doubts, but one of the lenders offering bad credit loans approved your loan application. Now it's time to turn your attention to managing the loan to the best of your ability. Here are five tips that will help keep you on track and ...

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January 17, 2020

3 Creative Ways to Get Out of Debt

By Enero Febrero

The issue of rising debt is becoming so common in our society nowadays. With debt levels in the private and public sector at historic highs, it is no wonder that more people are talking about the problems of debt than ever before. Now, we've all ...

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January 17, 2020

4 Tips for Making Your Daily Budget Planning Easier

By Sabado Domingo

It's easy to get caught up in a busy schedule and forget to manage your finances. Even if you have a budget plan for the month, sticking to it is tricky. But not to worry, as there are a few simple tips and tricks available that can help make the ...

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January 10, 2020

4 Resolutions That Can Help You Improve Your Finances

By Sabado Domingo

As the days slowly grow longer, our thoughts tend to focus on the new year and all of the challenges that lie ahead. A new year can be a motivator in making some important changes in our lives; many people like to think of it as a fresh start when it ...

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January 1, 2020

8 Finance Rules To Live By In the New Year

By Sabado Domingo

We're about to ring in a new year; that means it's time to clean the slate, get rid of old baggage, amp up the exercise, and create new goals! So why not also make goals for your personal finances? For many, the new year is the right time to ...

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December 27, 2019

100 Words On: Why It Pays to Keep It Simple, Stupid

By Len Penzo

Keep it simple, Stupid. That's something we've all been told at one time or another, for any variety of reasons. That's usually sage advice -- especially when it comes to managing your personal finances. There's no need to make things complicated. ...

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December 19, 2019

Great Tips and Strategies for Successful Mortgage Refinancing

By Sabado Domingo

Whenever interest rates are rising, it's essential to be aware that the sooner you make the decision to refinance your mortgage, the better price you can expect to get. But this doesn't mean mortgage refinancing should be taken lightly, as it's a ...

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December 11, 2019

7 Basic Financial Goals Everyone Should Strive For

By Enero Febrero

Financial security is becoming the top priority for people around the globe. Gone are the days when having wealthy parents guaranteed a financially-secure life for their kids. Today, almost everyone has to work hard to ensure their financial ...

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December 3, 2019

5 Alternative Lending Options for Funding Your Startup Business

By Enero Febrero

Timely financing is one of the most important factors in the success of any business. After all, many businesses fail to succeed during their first year of operation because of a lack of funding. And since money is the bloodline of any business, it's ...

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November 27, 2019

5 Effective Ways To Solve Your Debt Problems

By Sabado Domingo

Debt is such a nightmare to most of the people who deal with finances in everyday life. When left unresolved, debt can take a toll on your life and can adversely affect your relationships, productivity and even mental health. It'll be challenging for ...

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November 21, 2019

100 Words On: The Dumbest Place Where People Use Credit Cards

By Len Penzo

Responsible folks love the plastic in their wallets because credit card benefits simply can't be matched by cash. However, there are several places where credit cards should never be used. Financially speaking, one of the most expensive mistakes any ...

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November 21, 2019

Why College Students Take On Loans They Can’t Repay

By Enero Febrero

The entire situation with college loans is somewhat controversial. While some argue that student loans are the only way for most American students to attain education, others claim that their mere existence is a sign of a deteriorating educational ...

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November 1, 2019

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