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FinTech Tools – How Young Adults Can Better Manage Money
Last week, the Young Adult’s Perspective series covered tips on moving towards financial independence, including, most importantly, budgeting. The goal of budgeting is to maximize your savings potential so that you can make better use of your money both now and down the line. There are two challenges for anyone trying to get started saving, […]
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8 Signs You Need Help Managing Debt Infographic
It may be tempting to think ignorance is bliss when it comes to debt. Debt makes us uncomfortable and it can cause us to feel out of control. Ignoring debt and thinking it will take care of itself is rarely a solution that works. If you feel the nagging sense that you may be in […]
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How Much Would You Give Up To Get Out of Debt?
How far would you go to get out of debt? Would you give up something you find valuable? How much would you be willing to sacrifice? There’s no question that more American families are finding it harder to make ends meet and save money at the same time. In fact, recent data shows that more […]
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Borrowing Money from Friends or Family: A How To Guide
Whether it’s $2 for a cup of coffee, $20 for a bag of groceries or $2,000 to pay off credit card debt, many of us have resorted to borrowing money from friends and family to cover a quick splurge or pay off bills that we just can’t afford. In fact, according to Finder.com, an online […]
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Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?
Unsecured debt carries more risk for a lender than secured debt. Find out more about the two types of debt.
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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 […]
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Budgeting for Unexpected Expenses
Planning and budgeting for the expenses that happen every month is typically simple and straightforward. But what about budgeting for Unexpected expenses? You know, the ones that creep up, seemingly without warning? Things like an accident, medical expenses or new tires for your car? We all have an idea of the amount we pay for […]
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5 Quick Tips For Dealing With Debt Collectors
Let’s be honest, being in debt isn’t fun. Nobody wants to have debt or the worry that goes along with it. For some people, the worst part of debt is dealing with debt collectors. They’re the ones who can make anyone hesitate to answer their phone. Stories of debt collectors preying on and intimidating consumers […]