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It's a rare college student nowadays who gets through a four-year degree without accumulating a significant amount of debt. Last year, the average student borrowed more than $38,000 in student loans. If you are worried about student loan debt, ...

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2 Short Term Loans That Don’t Require a Credit Check

A lot of Americans nowadays have bad credit ratings, or no credit rating at all. According to credit bureau Experian, the newest VantageScore model estimates there are 68 million people with credit ratings to have bad or poor credit scores. For ...

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How to Make Better Financial Decisions

Good financial decisions are rarely impulsive. When you make irrational, spur of the moment decisions with money, they usually lead to overspending or -- even worse -- to unwise investments. As a result, you will be unlikely to maximize your savings ...

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4 Smart Reasons for Tapping Your Home Equity

Did you know that your home has a tangible value to it that you can use? The equity in your house is something that you can take advantage of, but only if you have a good reason to. Using your home's equity is basically like taking out a second ...

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Tips for Female Entrepreneurs – How to Get a Small Business Loan

Today, 40% of all entrepreneurs in the US are women. But, unfortunately, these numbers do not line up with their access to small business loans. In fact, many female entrepreneurs today find it quite challenging to take a loan. However, lack of ...

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5 Tips Guaranteed to Help You Build Wealth After Graduation

If there's one thing that kids these days aim for, it's having a fat bank account. Of course, the road to financial independence starts after you have spent at least four years getting a college degree. No doubt, everything that comes afterward is ...

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What are the Key Requirements for Securing a Startup Business Loan?

Businesses require loan facilities for a wide range of reasons such as: investing in equipment, maintaining business operations, starting a new branch, or even increasing a businesses' working capital. However, securing a loan is not an easy task as ...

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What’s the Best Way to Make a Family Budget?

Believe it or not, making a family budget is not as easy as it may sound. And although budgets may not be essential to keeping your finances under control, they do allow you to make calculated decisions about how to spend your income. When making a ...

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A Few Facts About Online Installment Loans

Are you thinking about purchasing a big-ticket commodity or service, but are worried about the lack of cash or a poor credit history? If you answered "yes," then you probably know how limited your options are. The good news is that installment ...

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5 Financially Smart Ways to Begin Your Day

Your daily habits set the foundation for success, not only for your health but also for your finances. Mastering financial success doesn't always take a lot of time, but it does take consistency. You can stay on top of your personal finances by ...

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How to Choose a Responsible Lender

You've decided to take the plunge and get a personal loan. It all sounds so simple -- but the sheer volume of personal loan options and lenders to choose from can be overwhelming. With that in mind, here is a handy guide of five simple tips designed ...

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Controlling Your Credit: 7 Powerful Reasons Why You Need a Credit Card

Some of us don't like the idea of owing money or using "theoretical" funds; we like the money we can see and feel. Many people have heard so many debt horror stories that they're scared of credit cards. But the truth is, there are some serious ...

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8 Small Business Financing Options for People with Bad or No Credit

After making the only New Year's resolution that matters, maybe it's time to use the resulting savings by turning it into an investment. A small business is one option, but they can be costly to maintain. Of course, there's certainly nothing wrong ...

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Premier Student Loan Center Is Putting Customer Service Above New Clients

With post-secondary graduates facing an all-time high of student debt and staggering numbers of student loans entering into default, companies dedicated to providing financial assistance to borrowers were established. In operation for almost half a ...

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4 Habits and Systems that the Wealthy Follow Religiously

There are rich people who are bonafide geniuses; you know, the kind that went to Harvard and then dropped out or the kind that got into MIT and used their big brains to make a ton of money. While intelligence, charm and extreme talent are wonderful ...

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What to Do After Your Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA) Is Approved

For folks living in England and Wales, an individual voluntary arrangement -- or IVA, for short -- is a formal alternative for individuals who want to avoid bankruptcy. As such, having your IVA approved is a big achievement. If you follow the ...

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4 Home Financing Options for People with Poor Credit

We've all heard the countless horror stories from our friends with poor credit. A poor credit score can absolutely ruin your finances and any future plans you may have had; this includes your ability to buy a new home or car, and can even affect your ...

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How to Maintain Financial Security as a Homeowner

It's no secret that owning a home is an expensive investment. Not only will you have to secure its purchase, you also need to shoulder overhead costs and other expenses that will keep its value high. During these times, it's important to be wise ...

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4 Options for People Looking to Get a Used Car Loan