Stop Putting Off Dealing With Debt
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to ask for help when you really need it. If you’re anything like me, you’d much rather…
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We provide tips on how to use credit in a way that can improve not just your credit score but your financial health in general. We talk about different ways to get out of debt and go into the specifics of each program and strategy. Our videos, graphics, and commentary are filled with important information that you need to know, and we present it in a way that’s easy to understand.
Talk To Your Creditors – Don’t Avoid Them
For most of us, using credit is a part of our everyday lives–usually in the form of a mortgage, credit card, or car loan.…
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Six Ways To Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Credit cards are convenient, safer than carrying cash and will help you build your credit record, but if used incorrectly, they can lead you into a vicious cycle of debt. Here are six tips to help pay them off a little faster.
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Pitfalls of Store Credit Cards
Store credit cards can be tempting, but generally have pitfalls that can lead to debt.
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The Hazards of Late Fees
How the effects of one late payment on a credit card can create a ripple affect throughout your financial life.
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Till Debt Do Us Part
As couples struggle with ways to resolve differences over money management, debt remains a leading factor behind high divorce rates. What can couples to to improve their ability to work together to reach their financial goals?
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The CARD Act Charges Ahead to Protect Consumers
A good number of long-awaited consumer protections outlined under the “Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009,” the CARD Act, took effect…
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The Poor Economy and Credit Scores
Sadly, even with increasing financial education, most people are truly unaware of how powerful their credit score can be. Recently, I caught a segment…
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