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How to Consolidate Bills and Free Your Finances

March 8, 2020 by admin 1 Comment

When you are bogged down by several bills that have piled up along the years, it’s high time you considered a permanent solution to the issue. To be free of the pressure put on you by the creditors and bring down the monthly payments, you do have a simple but effective solution. You can consolidate bills you have added on and combine them to reduce the monthly dues. The consolidation offers you an option to reach your financial objectives in an easy way. It also results in fewer due dates that you should remember as well as the option of adding the routine service bills into a single … [Read more...]

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What’s Your Scary Mortgage Story?

October 20, 2019 by admin 1 Comment

Over the last 10 years, I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who unfortunately have a nasty and scary mortgage story to share. Maybe their lender tricked them out of money.  Maybe their payment doubled in price.  Maybe they were one of those people who were labeled as squatters because they chose to stay in their home even after they stopped making payments. When it comes to debt, there's nothing worse than when your mortgage goes sour.  It's not something the credit companies take lightly, and it can haunt you for a long time. There are a lot of horror stories out there. … [Read more...]

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When It Might Be Time for a Debt Management Plan

September 22, 2019 by admin 1 Comment

I don’t know what it is, but people get themselves into debt for all kinds of reasons. You can fill in the blank with the reason why. Sometimes, life gets in the way and people get off track. No matter what the excuse is, one thing is for sure: You always have to pay it back! And this is where most people struggle. For some, the idea of being debt free seems more like an impossible dream. But you should remember: As long as you’re earning income, you’ve got options.   The Do It Yourself Approach: The simple solution to getting out of debt is to not spend so much! Simply put: … [Read more...]

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How to Be Responsible When Getting a Personal Loan

February 24, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Getting a Personal Loan

For those new to the world of credit, a personal loan can be a great alternative to credit cards. Not only are personal loans simpler and more transparent than credit cards, they offer better rates too. Additionally, you can spend time looking for the right personal loan without it taking a toll on your credit score. This extra time to think is very important because successful and responsible borrowing is always achieved through careful planning. In fact, without proper planning it can be said that getting a personal loan becomes no better than the credit card route. This … [Read more...]

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Lending Money is a Business, Not a Charity

January 1, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Unlike when you borrow an item from a friend or a family member, such as a video game or a cooking utensil, borrowing money from a financial institution is a business matter. There are many laws that govern the business of lending so that lenders are less likely to lose their money and borrowers are not tricked into taking out predatory loans. Different types of loans will have different requirements you'll have to meet, depending on their amounts. But what you should always know is you will be filling out detailed applications to be able to take out loans, and every loan will have a … [Read more...]

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When You Need Fast Cash Now and Where to Find It

December 16, 2018 by admin 2 Comments

Not everyone is prepared to deal with a hardship.  In fact according to a recent article from CNN Money about emergency funds, 64%, of Americans don't have enough cash on hand to handle a $1,000 emergency expense (according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). Sometimes we get so caught up in living paycheck to paycheck that we forget to save for the times when we’ll need it the most.  If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in one of these situations where you need fast cash now and didn’t know where to turn, fortunately there are alternatives to taking out a high-interest payday … [Read more...]

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Where to Find Help with Payday Loan Debt

December 2, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

So you need some help with payday loan debt? That’s pretty easy to obtain through refinancing and other options. First of all, what is a payday loan debt? This is a loan that you can get from a cash advance office that will lend money without requiring a credit check through the major credit bureaus. Typically, payday loans are given in increments of $100, depending on your personal financial status. You must pay the loan in full by the due date or pay harsh penalties for late payment.   The Advantages and Disadvantages of Payday Loans: Payday loans, along with any other type … [Read more...]

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How to Get Money Off a Credit Card the Smart Way

August 19, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

The days of the credit crunch and the ensuing financial troubles keeping you on tender hooks are over. There are many innovative ways to counter the credit issues and make money out of nothing. If do not know any techniques for how to get money off a credit card, then this article is for you. Though this concept has been used for over a decade, it has comeback with a bang now. Financial customers borrow money with their credit card and deposit the cash with some other institution at a higher rate of interest. This gives them a higher return without having to spend anything out of their … [Read more...]

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Debt Consolidation For Bad Credit – Get Your Finances On The Right Track

August 14, 2016 by admin 1 Comment

In the present economic scenario living within one’s means is something that only a handful of people achieve. A majority of the population find themselves struggling to make ends meet. If you are in knee deep in debt, and not able to cope with your loan repayments, the time is right for you to consider about debt consolidation. Debt consolidation for bad credit is something that has to be handled with care. Though many financial institutions and credit unions do no give you loans for people with poor credit, consolidation loans for people with bad credit does exist. Even if poor credit … [Read more...]

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Unsecured Loans

May 7, 2016 by admin 1 Comment

In the complicated financial sphere of life, the need to take out loans has become a common practice. When seeking out loans, there are basically two basic types of them: Secured and unsecured loans. Although there are pros and cons to both, we’ll look specifically look at the advantages and disadvantages of unsecured loans. These types of loans have become very popular among the lower and middle-class communities because they give you the required funds very quickly, without any difficulties.  Unsecured loans can be found in the payday loan online market. There are a large variety of … [Read more...]

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