We've all seen the commercials. A young man's car breaks down and he's in need of money, fast. He turns to a payday loan company for help; within minutes, he has cash in hand to fix his car and go on … [Read more...] about Avoid Payday Loans – Here’s What You Can Do Instead
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The Dangers Of Debt: Lending Weight
The financial crisis of 2008 started in America, by most accounts, but it had consequences around the globe. Industries collapsed and entire countries defaulted on their debt. On a more micro scale, a … [Read more...] about The Dangers Of Debt: Lending Weight
How To Teach Children About Financial Responsibility
In the U.S., credit card debt has recently topped $1 trillion, and of those American households that have credit card debt, the average household owes an astounding $16,048. If you consider that in … [Read more...] about How To Teach Children About Financial Responsibility
10 Ways To Save Money For A Family Vacation [Infographic]
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A yearly family vacation doesn’t have to break the bank.  In fact, by making a few small changes and pinching a few pennies, you can put away enough money for a fun family vacation everyone will … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Save Money For A Family Vacation [Infographic]
Home Equity And Debt Consolidation
Carrying a lot of credit card debt can be a stressful, miserable experience. Having to juggle multiple payments per month, deal with creditors, and manage cash flow is difficult when there is barely … [Read more...] about Home Equity And Debt Consolidation
8 Bad Habits You Can Change For Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month. Just as you make New Year's resolutions to exercise more or lose weight for your physical health, April is the perfect time to make some resolutions that will put … [Read more...] about 8 Bad Habits You Can Change For Financial Literacy Month
Understanding Debt Consolidation Loan Programs
Debt is a huge problem in the United States. The total consumer debt for the country is above 3 trillion dollars. On average, households with the lowest worth have a debt of $10,300. Slightly more … [Read more...] about Understanding Debt Consolidation Loan Programs
A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance
What do you think of when you hear the term personal finance? Do you think of some huge, amorphous blog that you just can’t get your arms around? Have you searched Amazon, and found so many books on … [Read more...] about A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance
When Debt Relief Makes Sense: Finding the Right Route to Financial Health
If mounting debt followed you into the new year, you’re not alone. In fact, almost 70% of American households understand the burden weighing on your shoulders to some extent according to reports … [Read more...] about When Debt Relief Makes Sense: Finding the Right Route to Financial Health
Why Dealing With Your Debt is an Emergency Situation
You might not think that dealing with your debt is an emergency situation. The perceived urgency of paying off debt has greatly diminished over the years due to how common it is for individuals to … [Read more...] about Why Dealing With Your Debt is an Emergency Situation
Worried About How to Pay For College? Here are 8 Tips That Can Help
The question of how to pay for college is a huge worry for most Americans. The cost of going just continues to increase. The College Board says that “the average cost of tuition and fees for the … [Read more...] about Worried About How to Pay For College? Here are 8 Tips That Can Help
6 Smart Financial Things You Absolutely Need to Do This Year
Did you make a resolution to do a better job with your finances this year? If, so we have good news. It’s possible we’ll see cuts in our income taxes this year, and the labor, housing, and banking … [Read more...] about 6 Smart Financial Things You Absolutely Need to Do This Year
Personal Finance — How Does Your Debt Stack Up?
Despite what you may have been taught about personal finance there is actually such a thing as good debt. It's defined as debt used to buy something that will increase in value. The number one example … [Read more...] about Personal Finance — How Does Your Debt Stack Up?
Tips For Talking with Your Aging Parents About Finances
One of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, time for an adult child is that moment when we realize that our parents are no longer the strong and invincible people they have been throughout … [Read more...] about Tips For Talking with Your Aging Parents About Finances
Finances, the Hard Facts of Life and How to Come Out on Top
Do you want to stop working when you choose and then live comfortably for the rest of your life? While this is possible you do need to save aggressively or you won’t have enough money to do this. The … [Read more...] about Finances, the Hard Facts of Life and How to Come Out on Top