Seven College Tips for High School Graduates
Graduation season is upon us. It’s been over a decade since my high school graduation and there are many things I wish I could…
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Should I pay a medical bill in collections?
Our counselors regularly meet with clients who have bills for past medical services on their credit report, and a question we hear quite often…
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High Cable Bills? Try These Cheap Alternatives Instead
If you think cable TV is expensive, you’re spot-on. On average, Americans spend $64.41 a month for an expanded basic cable package. Moreover, that…
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Free Military Financial Wellness Webinar – April 28
Clearpoint’s Reconnect program provides financial guidance to current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. As part of our commitment to…
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How Credit Reporting for Unpaid Medical Bills is Changing
It’s not always easy to financially plan for a major emergency, which is why so many people incur medical debt. And taking too long…
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How Does Settling a Debt in Collections Affect Your Credit?
The ghosts (or zombies) of your unpaid debts almost always come back to haunt you, usually in the form of annoying phone calls, incessant…
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13 “Necessities” That Aren’t Necessarily Worth Your Money
As young millennials like me move into an “adult” lifestyle, it’s easy to get carried away and forget what being an adult really means.…
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How 4 People Paid Off a Collective $1 Million in Debt
Note: this post first appeared on NerdWallet. Clearpoint is a proud member of NerdWallet’s advisor network. Thirty-eight percent of American households carry credit card…
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