What is a good debt-to-income ratio, anyway?
If you’ve spent any time on our website or talking with one of our counselors, you know how important a debt-to-income ratio can be.…
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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 Become Debt-Free in 5 Simple Steps
Becoming debt-free is an important goal and a significant financial milestone. To some, it might feel out of reach, and to others it might…
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How to Pay off Credit Card Debt in any Financial Situation
Paying off credit card debt is an important financial priority for anyone who has it. The interest rates can get out of control quickly,…
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Chasing a Student Loan Tax Deduction isn’t Worth it
We have written quite a few articles and posts about student loan repayment, covering everything from the best way to pay off student loans…
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Understanding Your Credit Score and How to Improve It
Credit scores are important for a variety of reasons. They affect what types of loans we can get, can influence our ability to get…
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How to Negotiate Medical Expenses before and after you Receive a Bill
Today, medical costs have spiraled out of control for the average consumer. On top of this, doctors continue to recommend unnecessary procedures and tests,…
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Medical Bills without a Due Date – When should You Pay?
Did you know that sometimes medical bills don’t have a due date? It seems hard to believe that such a basic but important piece…
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Don’t Rely on Luck to Reach your ‘Pot of Gold’
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and many of us will be celebrating. For some, it means parties or parades this weekend, and for…
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