All articles tagged: “Lessons” (Page: 2)

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Net Impact — Helping to Develop the Next Generation of Socially Responsible Young Leaders

Net Impact Helps Develop Socially Responsible Young Leaders

At a time when new ideas for creating positive change are so desperately needed, the nonprofit organization Net Impact is helping... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 3/6/18

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5 Ways to Set Your Kids Up for Future Credit Success (Feb. 2024)

5 Ways to Set Your Kids Up for Future Credit Success (Feb. 2024)

Knowing the ways to set your kids up for future credit success will put your little ones ahead of the curve in many ways, as financial education... read more »

Josh Smith

By: Josh Smith • 2/7/18

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The Institute for Policy Studies’ Next Leaders Program Gives Young Activists the Skills, Training, and Confidence to Make a Difference

The IPS Next Leaders Program Instills Confidence in Young Activists

The world needs new leaders, and perhaps the best strategy is to create them from the ground up. The Institute for Policy Studies... read more »

Kristine Crane

By: Kristine Crane • 1/29/18

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TechTerms™ and Slangit™ Provide Free Online Dictionaries to Translate Financial Terminology into a Language Consumers Can Comprehend

TechTerms™ and Slangit™ Translate Financial Jargon for Free

Acronyms abound in the contemporary world, from text messaging staples, like BRB and OMG, to more technology-driven shorthand,... read more »

Kristine Crane

By: Kristine Crane • 10/3/17

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Don’t Let Water & Storm Damage Sink Your Finances: The IICRC Nonprofit Sets the Standards for Cleaning, Inspection, and Restoration Services

IICRC Sets the Industry Standards for Water Damage Services

Water damage can strike unexpectedly, causing costly damage to homes and businesses. Many people don’t face water damage in time,... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 6/20/17

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Toastmasters International® Teaches Leadership & Public Speaking Skills that Could Lead to Improved Opportunity & Income

Improve Your Earning Potential with Toastmasters International

Joining a club that teaches public-speaking skills probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head when you’re... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 5/30/17

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Advice from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on Improving Early Math Fluency & Strengthening Future Math & Finance Skills

NAEYC's Advice on How to Increase Early Childhood Math Fluency

Whether you’re a first-grader facing a nerve-wracking pop-quiz, or a frustrated adult trying to balance a checkbook, anyone can... read more »

Brittney Mayer

By: Brittney Mayer • 1/23/17

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The Institute for Financial Literacy Provides Services that Inspire Lifelong Fiscal Learning in 500K Consumers & Counting

The Institute for Financial Literacy Inspires Lifelong Fiscal Learning

In the midst of increasing debt, the rising costs of living and education, and the necessity of retirement funding, financial... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 11/15/16

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How to Use TuneIn’s 4M+ Podcasts and 100K+ Live Radio Stations to Boost Your Financial Know-How

Boost Your Financial Know-How with Free Resources from TuneIn

When it comes to learning, we’re all different; everyone has his or her own style of learning and preferences for staying engaged,... read more »

Brittney Mayer

By: Brittney Mayer • 11/7/16

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4 Experiments That Contributed to the Success of J. Money’s “Budgets Are Sexy” Finance Blog

4 Experiments That Made J. Money's Blog Successful

J Money (J$), the mohawk-rocking financial blogger of Budgets are Sexy,  started his first experiment — tracking his net worth... read more »

Lauren Keys

By: Lauren Keys • 5/27/16

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Payoff Applies Psychology to Finances — How a Team of Scientists are Revolutionizing FinTech

Payoff Applies Psychology to Finances

Payoff is a lender that adds a personal element to helping its customers out of credit card debt. Applying psychological... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 4/14/16

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Creditnet.com Forums Offer Answers to Your Difficult Financial Questions

Creditnet.com Forums Answer Your Difficult Financial Questions

Talking with friends and family about a sinking credit score or an increasing amount of debt can be difficult, and even a little embarrassing.... read more »

Lauren Keys

By: Lauren Keys • 4/8/16

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Credit Repair Summit: Over 100 On-Demand Training Sessions for Credit Repair Businesses of Any Size

Credit Repair Summit: Over 100 On-Demand Training Sessions

A month-long training seminar starting October 4, Credit Repair Summit offers industry insights and powerful business tips for any... read more »

Lauren Keys

By: Lauren Keys • 4/7/16

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What Is a Charge-Off? (4 Things to Know)

What Is a Charge-Off?

Your credit card company or other creditor may charge-off your debt if you are seriously behind on your payments. A charge-off means that the... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 3/7/16

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How to Overdraft Your Debit Card (4 Ways + How to Fix It)

How to Overdraft Your Debit Card

Debit cards are a responsible solution for people who want an easy way to make and track everyday purchases without having to use a credit... read more »

Linsey Knerl

By: Linsey Knerl • 9/17/15

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A Simple Guide to 5 Popular Types of Loans

A Simple Guide to 5 Popular Types of Loans

About one in 10 Americans are considered “credit invisible” because they don’t have a credit record, according to the Consumer Financial... read more »

Aaron Crowe

By: Aaron Crowe • 5/19/15

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What “Game of Thrones” Can Teach Us About Debt

What “Game of Thrones” Can Teach Us About Debt

As anyone who has read “Game of Thrones” or watched its popular HBO adaptation can tell you, this is a story that doesn’t pull any punches. Full... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 5/8/15

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9 Things You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say to a Debt Collector

9 Things You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say to a Debt Collector

The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act helps protect you from predatory debt collectors when you’ve missed a bill payment. Knowing what and what... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 5/5/15

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FamZoo Makes Parents Bankers, Not Just a Bank

FamZoo Makes Parents Bankers, Not Just a Bank

Virtual family bank FamZoo is designed to foster healthy money management habits in a “hands-on” online atmosphere.... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/10/15

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MoneyIsland: The Best Game for Teaching Kids Finance

MoneyIsland: The Best Game for Teaching Kids Finance

In a nutshell — MoneyIsland is a creative and fun program for children that teaches basic financial literacy skills with interactive, engaging... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/5/15

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6 Ways to Overcome Bad Credit Stress

6 Ways to Overcome Bad Credit Stress

Managing your finances can be terribly stressful for anyone, but it is especially challenging if you are dealing with credit card debt or a poor... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/24/14

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The Top 7 Funniest Bad Credit Cartoons

The Top 7 Funniest Bad Credit Cartoons

No one enjoys living with bad credit and poor finances, but sometimes it helps to laugh at ourselves every once in a while. We scoured the Web... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/22/14

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Study Explores the Ottoman Empire’s Upside Down Lending System

Study Explores the Ottoman Empire’s Upside Down Lending System

A pair of researchers from Duke and Chapman Universities wondered: Why did Western Europe become an economic juggernaut, while the Ottoman Empire... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/9/14

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How to Live with Bad Credit

How to Live with Bad Credit

Having a bad credit score isn’t a joy for anyone. It makes so many things more expensive and more difficult to do. But what options are there if... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 12/8/14

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5 Best Personal Finance Podcasts of 2014

5 Best Personal Finance Podcasts of 2014

Reading behind the wheel or on the treadmill is pretty difficult, and doing so means you risk life and limb. When coordinating your actions with... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/22/14