Category: Credit & debt

  • Paying Student Loans: Four Steps to Get Started

    Paying student loans can seem like watching the kitchen sink clog up—it is tempting to look away, but you might end up with a bigger issue in the end.  The first step to successfully paying student loans is to stop ignoring the problem. If you struggle with paying your student loans, you are not alone […]

  • How Does Credit Counseling Work?

    How does credit counseling work? If you struggle with debt, you may have asked this question. There’s a lot of confusing information out there about how to handle your debt and what options are available to help you break free. Credit counseling is one of many options available, but how do you know whether or […]

  • How Millennials Can Alleviate Financial Stress

    A 2016 study from Payoff surveyed over 2,000 people and discovered that almost a quarter of respondents had PTSD-like symptoms due to their financial stress. For millennials, that number was as high as 36%.  Many had nightmares of becoming homeless. With any kind of severe stress, responses like fear and denial, are common. That’s not […]

  • Start Facing Your Financial Fears

    Do you have financial fears? I recently read that it’s common for people to name some form of a financial fear as the thing that scared them most. There are many financial situations that make one’s heart beat faster and bring on mild feelings of panic. The “what-if” scenarios are the ones we tend to […]

  • Credit Cards and College Students

    It’s seen as normal to carry debt in society today – everyone has debt, especially credit card debt. But what about credit cards and college students? Are young adults ready to handle the burden of credit card debt? A recent study reports that one in four college students leaves with more than $5,000 in debt,  and one […]

  • Simple Tips for Dealing with Debt Collection

    Hearing from debt collectors and dealing with debt collection can be an extremely stressful experience. Debt collection agencies use a variety of strategies to collect what they believe is owed to them. We understand that the tactics they use can be confusing and many are designed to confuse you into doing things you’re not actually […]

  • 5 Ways To Use Credit Cards Responsibly

    Today there are many options when it comes to credit cards. If you have good credit, it’s simple to get approved for a card with good interest rates and a variety of perks. Used correctly, credit can help you build an even better score.  However, if you do not use credit cards responsibly, you could […]

  • Should You Hire a Credit Repair Company to Repair Your Credit?

    When you are working to pay off debt and rebuil your credit, it is common to ask,“Should I hire a credit repair company to get the job done faster?” We’ve all  seen plenty of ads on TV and websites on the Internet that promise to rebuild your credit quickly. Is it possible to pay someone […]

  • 3 Tips to Help You Ditch Your Car Loan

    Many people take out a loan when they purchase a car.  After a while, paying off that loan becomes tedious, especially if you purchased an aging car that’s starting to require repairs.  If you want to break the cycle of vehicle debt and ditch your car loan,  here are three tips that will get you […]

  • How to Prepare Financially to Purchase a Car

    Getting ready to purchase a car can be exciting, but it can be stressful if you are not adequately prepared. Getting all of your finances in order to purchase a car may seem daunting, but it can easily be accomplished. If you want to ensure the most comfortable, least stressful experience, you will want to […]