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Learn all sorts of great ways to manage your money better, solve your debt problems, and use your credit more wisely. We also tackle a lot of credit myths and misconceptions. Do you have questions about money management, budgeting, or credit? If you need advice or help with your debts email us your questions or chat with us online. We’re happy to help.
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An instant online payday loan might seem like a solution to your problem. But using high-interest credit to make ends-meet can cause hardship.
Being in an EWA program means getting paid daily with instant pay. But instead of solving problems, it can make it harder to manage your money.
Preparing your budget for incidental back-to-work costs will help you make the most of your earnings. Here are some tips to get started.
To manage higher grocery, housing, and utility costs, it’s crucial to focus on things you can control. Here are 7 tips you can implement right away.
Find out how rising interest rates can affect your mortgage, line of credit, and home equity line of credit (HELOC) payments.
It can be easy to let saving for retirement slip from your budget. However, to avoid drastic financial solutions later on, it’s important to find ways to stay on track with your savings goals. Here are some great ways to do this.
It can be tempting to co-sign a loan for a friend or family member to help them out. But before you agree to do that, there are some things you should know.
Getting yourself financially prepared for anything that comes your way may feel overwhelming, especially living “interesting times” Clearly, you can’t predict what’s coming next, but you can ‘expect the best and prepare for the worst’ when it comes to your finances.
Do you ever wonder what it takes to score a financial touchdown? When it comes to your finances, the stakes can feel as high as the Superbowl. Success takes training, practice, and effort.
Wondering what kinds of smart moves you could make to get ahead financially? If your budget isn’t working or you’re not seeing your credit card balances go down, it's time for some changes.
Achieving your New Year's financial goals can be tough as your motivation can wane in later months. Here are 4 tips that will help you change your resolutions into results.
What is the difference between Joint Debt, an Authorized User, and a Guarantor? We'll explain all this plus some strategies to use each more effectively.