30 Essential Money Habits
Your financial health, just like your physical health, is built on dozens of small, daily decisions that eventually form habits. And while eating better and exercising more are well-known habits that will …
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Getting Out of Debt: 4 Ways It Can Go Terribly Wrong
Debt isn’t something that can be fixed quickly. It takes time, perseverance, commitment to self-improvement and sometimes, a lot of trial and error. Unfortunately, many people fail to realize this and wind …
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7 Really Bad Money Habits You May Be (Accidentally) Teaching Your Kids
Nobody’s perfect. And if you are a parent, you’ve probably seen some of your imperfections in broad relief as your child imitates them. Where did he learn that tone of voice? Did she …
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3 Financial Realities New Grads Have to Face
Go to college, study hard, get good grades, land a job and rake in the money. Sounds pretty simple, right? Not so fast. The truth is there are a number of financial realities new …
3 Dangers of Borrowing Against Your Pension
For consumers who are entitled to a steady stream of future payments, like a pension or structured settlement after a lawsuit, they may find themselves eligible for a lender offer on an …
4 Basic Steps to Repairing Your Credit
Bad credit means dealing with higher interest rates, credit card fees, and mortgage loan rates. Let’s cover cover 4 Basic Steps to Repairing Your Credit. Unfortunately, a history of late payments, debt collections, charge-offs, foreclosure, repossession, …
3 Bad Money Habits You Should Finally Kick
When it comes to personal finance, our habits can really make or break us. When we’re able to adopt positive financial habits, the benefits are endless: a better credit score, less financial-induced …
12 Steps to Building a Better Credit Score
1) Check Your Credit FilesThe first step in building a better credit score should always be to ask for copies of your credit files from each of the major reference agencies, TransUnion, …
11 Tips to Save More Money Each Month
Saving money is one of the most essential, but challenging part of financial success. You know it’s important to consistently put money in your savings account, but building a regular habit is …
What Is a Good Credit Score?
When it comes to borrowing money, a good credit score is everything. It’s one of the main factors lenders and financial institutions use to decide how much of a “credit risk” you …