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What Everyone Should Consider Before Getting an Online Cash Advance

By Enero Febrero

At some point during our lifetime we're all bound to fall short of cash. The reasons can be numerous: For example, an insurance premium comes due, a last-minute trip to another city to attend a wedding, an ER visit, or even an emergency home repair. ...

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September 7, 2018

3 Undeniable Advantages of Credit Monitoring

By Sabado Domingo

In this highly technological age, it's very easy to keep track of your finances online. You have access to all the information you need with just a click of the button. However, this also means that hackers can easily steal your information and use ...

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September 4, 2018

4 Ways to Get Money Fast When You’re In a Financial Bind

By Sabado Domingo

Living paycheck to paycheck is never easy, but many people do it at one time or another. While living paycheck to paycheck is generally manageable, there is always the risk that an unforeseen event can happen that requires immediate cash you simply ...

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August 29, 2018

3 Big Reasons Why You Need to Know Your Credit Score

By Sabado Domingo

Anyone who has ever gotten a loan or mortgage or owned a credit card has a credit score. If you're like most people, however, you probably don't pay too much attention to it. Sure, it will come up once in a while when you're getting ready to apply ...

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August 25, 2018

How to Improve Your Chances for a Loan When You’re Self-Employed

By Sabado Domingo

Life is never a straight path. No matter how financially prepared you are, there is a chance that you might need a loan to offset an emergency or even make a big purchase. This is a big reason why consumer debt in America -- both personal loans and ...

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August 22, 2018

How to Stretch Your Gaming Dollars via Smart Bankroll Management

By Tex Freitag

When it comes to gambling, managing your money is very important, which is why experienced gamers always have a sound money management system in place. This is especially important when playing real money casino games such as slots, which have no ...

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August 17, 2018

Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Money While They’re Young

By Enero Febrero

It is not uncommon to hear older people saying they wish they had learned how to save from an early age. For that reason, such parents will give their children a piggy bank in a bid to encourage them to cultivate this idealistic behavior early on in ...

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August 3, 2018

Broke? Request an Alternative Payment Plan for Your Legal Fees

By Sabado Domingo

Sometimes, after you hire an attorney, you may find that you are unable to make the payments you agreed to. Obviously, that can be quite problematic, particularly since lawyers are good at making their employment contracts hard to break. In this ...

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July 18, 2018

7 Tips for Ensuring Your Personal Loan Application Gets Approved

By Tex Freitag

Personal expenses such as repair works and hospital bills can take up a considerable amount of money. With a personal loan, you can top up what you have or fund your needs fully. Although not all applications will be approved, here are some tips that ...

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July 5, 2018

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Loans

By Enero Febrero

Used responsibly, a personal loan can be a vehicle for advancing your education, improving your earning power, even for getting out of debt faster. If you're considering a personal loan and want to understand if it's a good option for your situation, ...

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June 22, 2018

3 Ways to Take Control of Your Debt Right Now!

By Sabado Domingo

Debt; it's not a word we like to talk about. It means you owe money, no matter how much it is. But if you don't take it seriously, debt will quickly spiral out of control. When that happens, you're left wondering how you'll ever become financially ...

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June 15, 2018

10 Debt Management Apps That Will Help You Organize Your Finances

By McCall Robison

Having debt is hard enough without knowing how to properly organize and manage it. But what if there was a simple budgeting tip that would allow you to organize all of your debts and finances in one place? Thankfully, debt management apps make this ...

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June 5, 2018

5 Ways to Become More Money Conscious

By Sabado Domingo

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One of the biggest challenges with the advances in technology from a finance perspective is that money no longer seems tangible. The days of opening your wallet, finding no cash, and simply not buying something are over. Now, we can easily spend more ...

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May 11, 2018

Here Are a Few Basic Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Home Loan

By Enero Febrero

Today, almost everyone understands that the last recession had its roots in domestic mortgage borrowing. Many home loans were effectively toxic and were almost completely dependent upon the increase in real estate values providing lenders with their ...

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May 8, 2018

3 Reasons Why an Automated Budget Will Help You Crush Debt

By Chris

I know what you're thinking: As soon as I start earning more money I'll finally become debt free! In reality, the moment you start earning more money you'll start spending more and end up in the same position you're currently on. Don't feel ...

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May 1, 2018

5 Pitfalls to Avoid If You’re Trying to Improve Your Credit Score

By Enero Febrero

Are you going to take out a loan? Do you want to apply for another credit card? If so, your credit score can increase your chances of getting your applications approved. You see, the credit score is a numerical value that tells lenders that you are ...

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April 10, 2018

How to Find a Legitimate Debt Relief Company

By Tex Freitag

Are you in over your head in debt and feel like there's no end in sight? The first step is to take a deep breath and know you're not alone. After all, US consumer debt rose $13.9 billion in January 2018 to $3.86 trillion overall; that's an annualized ...

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April 5, 2018

Deciding Between Debit or Credit Is Easy with the Right Bank Account

By Tex Freitag

Every time you shop, you're likely presented with the conundrum of choosing debit or credit. After all. who carries cash anymore, anyway? When you're asked to decide, you might think: Do I want to get the cash back on that credit card, or is it ...

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March 29, 2018

7 Money Skills My Immigrant Parents Taught Me

By Paula Pant

Im Asian-American, straight off the boat ... er, straight off the Boeing. My parents carried me to the Land of Stars and Stripes back when I was wearing diapers. Since good ol' Mom and Dad didn't launch their lives in America until they reached ...

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March 14, 2018

A Simple Trick for Getting Credit Card Interest Charges Waived

By Len Penzo

There are those who steadfastly insist that credit cards are evil, and that credit card companies are greedy heartless scalawags that care only about one thing: making a profit. I've got news for them: Credit card companies aren't evil. Neither ...

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March 12, 2018

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