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Anyone who is trying to improve their credit understands the importance of their credit score. This three digit number is not only an indicator…
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Thomas Bright is a longstanding Clearpoint blogger and student loan repayment aficionado who hopes that his writing can simplify complex subjects. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him hiking, running or reading philosophy. You can follow him on Twitter.
How to Pay for Elective and Cosmetic Surgeries without Taking on Debt
We’ve talked quite a bit about issues surrounding medical debt. It’s a leading cause of bankruptcy and presents a significant financial burden to many…
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Options for Consumers Who Can’t Afford Their Tax Payments
April 15 is finally here, and that means for some of us the stress if finally over, and for others it’s just beginning (I’m…
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Creative Tips to Save Money on Gardening
Gardening is an incredibly popular hobby through the spring and summer months, and it’s particularly enjoyed by people who are frugal and looking to…
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How Should I Use my Tax Refund? What’s the Best Way?
If you’re like most people, then you are probably getting a tax refund this year. In fact, CNN Money claims that almost 80 percent…
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25 Bills and Expenses You Can Skip this Month
Ok, here’s the deal. Money just got tight. Maybe you’ve seen this coming for a while, or maybe you just got hit with a…
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5 Things You Should Know about Filing Taxes when You’re in Debt
Tax season is here, and most of us are still scrambling to complete the paperwork, all while either dreading the fact that we owe…
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Top Impostor Scams Putting your Finances and Credit at Risk
We recently reported that impostor scams submitted to the FTC more than doubled from 2013 to 2014. But what exactly are impostor scams and…
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