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Is Autopaying Your Bills Really a Good Idea?

By Tex Freitag

Signing up to pay bills with automatic payments can be a smart move if its handled properly. But there are also some pitfalls because, like many things in life, auto payments can be risky. Let's explore why that's true. Among the advantages ...

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October 24, 2018

How to Make Your Dreams Come True — Even on a Tight Budget

By Jacob

Do you have a plan for the future? How about a set of goals? If you could do anything at all, what would it be? Many of us are so busy with day-to-day life that we don't have time to think about what we really want for the future. In fact, even if ...

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October 16, 2018

How to Financially Recover From a Car Accident

By Sabado Domingo

Car accidents are always bad; the most minor accidents usually result in outsized costs, as even replacing paint is expensive. But, of course, you're very fortunate if scraped paint is all you need to worry about because accidents can easily result ...

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October 12, 2018

The Top 5 Credit Card Deals to Watch For

By Enero Febrero

In this era of fast-growing economies, the market is brimming with plastic money. While the credit card usage trend is increasing, credit card bonus signup deals are providing valuable help for consumers who are having trouble choosing between the ...

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September 28, 2018

Quick and Simple Tips for Getting Out of Debt and Saving Money

By Sabado Domingo

If you find yourself in a financial hole, take a deep breath -- and then take stock of the unfortunate situation your find yourself in. First and foremost you should collect your recent bills and pay stubs. After you've done that, it's time to do ...

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September 14, 2018

3 Ways to Pay Off Your Loans Quickly

By Sabado Domingo

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You never know when you'll get into a financial bind. You can prepare yourself to deal with the mess. You can also get a loan to deal with the situation -- but once it's over, you're obviously still stuck with a the resulting debt ...

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September 13, 2018

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

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