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Tips to Get Rid of Debt

There was good news this week—more than half of American consumers have credit scores above 700. A good credit score like this will save you money when you ...
On January 16, 2020 / By Dvorah Rut
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What Happens When You Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?

Debt is THE trending topic. And for good reason. A new survey conducted by CreditCards.com found that 25% of respondents believe they will never pay off their debt. ...
On February 21, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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When Should You Get an Online Personal Loan?

Let’s face it, there are times when an online personal loan is necessary. Thanks to the success of fintech platforms, you have options today even if your credit ...
On January 31, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Debt Consolidation or Bankruptcy: Which is the Right Choice; When?

If your back is pressed against the wall due to overwhelming debt, you may find yourself wondering if you should pursue debt consolidation or bankruptcy to bring some ...
On February 28, 2018 / By Dvorah Rut
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A Debt Consolidation Loan: Is it good for you?

A debt consolidation loan can provide you with much-needed relief from the stress of overwhelming debt. If you go online, you will find tons of debt consolidation loan ...
On November 22, 2017 / By Dvorah Rut
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Bad Credit and Can’t Get a Loan?

If you have bad credit or no credit history, it may seem that every door is closing in your face. You may be tempted to turn to payday ...
On August 3, 2017 / By Dvorah Rut
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5 Strategies for Dealing with Medical Debt

While Congress debates a new health care bill, millions of Americans struggle to pay their medical bills. Insured or not, the rising costs of medical care and out-of-pocket ...
On May 11, 2017 / By Dvorah Rut
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5 Easy Ways to Kick Your Student Loan Debt out the Door

Millennials are finding that their student loan debt is hurting their credit scores Many college graduates have settled into good jobs, and after a few years are anxious ...
On August 10, 2016 / By Dvorah Rut
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10 Simple Steps to Acquire Financial Freedom from Canadian Guru Gail Vaz-Oxlade

A 10-step plan to achieving financial freedom Gail Vaz-Oxlade is well known among Canadians as a straight-talking, no-frills financial advisor. She is a best-selling author of numerous ...
On July 29, 2016 / By Dvorah Rut
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How to minimize your college debt

Without a doubt, college is expensive. No matter how creative and compromising you may be when selecting institutions, you are most likely going to need to borrow some ...
On January 7, 2015 / By Joseph

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Secrets to Saving Money on Your Car Purchase March 19, 2020
Saving money should be one of your constant priorities. This is why you’re budgeting, tracking your money and checking your credit report. A car purchase can be a drain on your budget, especially if you weren’t able to save for it. So, you need some strategies for saving money on your car purchase. 7 Secrets […]
Hetty Green: “Witch of Wall Street” March 12, 2020
Hetty Green was the richest woman in America during her era. Possessing a keen eye for potential market fluctuations and an innate sense of timing, she was able to turn a modest inheritance into a fortune. Green was ahead of her time. Her profound intelligence in money matters and commitment to financial independence was not […]
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy? March 5, 2020
You had to file for bankruptcy. Your credit score has tanked. What do you do now to rebuild your credit? Roughly 752,000 cases of personal bankruptcy were filed in 2019 (Statistica.com). This is a vast improvement over 2010, when almost 1.6 million bankruptcies were filed. If you had to file bankruptcy, you are not alone. […]
How to Stay Committed to Your Retirement Savings February 27, 2020
It’s easy to set up a 401(k) or IRA. Yet, more than half of Americans say they are not where they should be in their retirement savings. (Bankrate 2019 financial security survey) And 38% of the people surveyed said they don’t have a retirement savings account at all. How can you stay committed to your […]
Top 10 Money Tips from the Financial Experts February 20, 2020
It’s always great to have money tips from the experts to help us meet our financial objectives. According to all the surveys, improving our financial lives was the second most popular New Year’s resolution for Americans in 2020. Taking first place was getting in shape. And, as we’ve reported before, most resolutions are already forgotten […]