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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

how to break a shopping addiction

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

3 Essential Tips for Finding the Best Home Loan

By Sabado Domingo

Going through the mortgage process can be an intimidating, overwhelming experience, even for people who have done it before. For newcomers, it can be especially difficult. It's easy to understand why: you're facing the prospect of entering into an ...

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February 14, 2018

3 Simple Ways to Control Your Debt

By Enero Febrero

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 do not take it seriously, debt will quickly spiral out of control. When that happens, you're left wondering how you will ever become financially ...

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February 9, 2018

How to Get a Better Credit Score in Less Than 90 Days

By Sabado Domingo

Your credit score is more than just a three-digit number. It's also a measure of your financial health. A low credit score can make it harder to get approved for new loans or lines of credit. And if you do get approved, chances are you might get ...

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December 26, 2017

4 Must-Read Personal Finance Books

By Kostas Chiotis

If you take time to focus only on the most important things, living a comfortable life will no longer be a vision but a reality. If you think that it is difficult to create their own strategy, then you can look for practical financial advice that can ...

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October 25, 2017

5 Steps to Securing a Small Business Loan

By Sabado Domingo

It's tough out there in the business sector; especially when you're just starting out. To this end, a small business loan can be a great relief -- but only if you have a meticulous plan for securing the best one for your fledgling company. You can ...

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October 13, 2017

4 Ways to Build Your Credit History Without a Credit Card

By Allan Smith

Unless you have more than enough cash at your disposal, you will definitely require credit during some point of your life. Irrespective of whether you're planning to buy a new home, a big-ticket luxury item, a car, or an apartment, your credit score ...

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October 11, 2017

7 Tips to Help Ensure Your Bills Are Always Paid On Time and In Full

By Sabado Domingo

As you probably already realize, you're going to run into significant problems if you're unable to get your bills paid in full. Late payments will cause your bills to double, if not quadruple. Simultaneously, there is a good chance that your credit ...

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October 4, 2017

Short Term Financial Solutions for Individuals

By Enero Febrero

Many of us come across a time where we are so short of cash that we can't pay for the essentials. It may be because you had unexpected repairs or bills that had to be dealt with, it could be because of a problem with your wages, or it may be that you ...

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September 22, 2017

Debt Consolidation Program Pros and Cons You Need to Know

By Jennifer Lohan

If you allow your debts to pile up, they can draw you into a vicious debt cycle. You can try to solve the debt problems on your own by implementing some severe austerity measures such as cutting spending to the bone, and selling luxury items to free ...

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September 20, 2017

5 Proven Ways to Crush Credit Card Debt

By Chris

So you think the answer to finally pay off all of your credit card debt is to read dozens of great personal finance books. You've even considered going further into debt, wanting to hit rock bottom, with the hope that such a move would motivate you ...

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August 29, 2017

How to Know Which Bankruptcy Chapter Is Best for You

By Sabado Domingo

Nobody ever truly starts out dreaming of going bankrupt one day -- but sometimes it's a necessary evil. If the day finally comes when you decide to file for bankruptcy, the next decision is to understand the type of bankruptcy that best suits your ...

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August 22, 2017

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