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For the past 20-plus years, Canadians with financial difficulties have found effective solutions through the Credit Counselling... read more »
Ray has more than a decade of journalism experience, writing for publications such as The Gainesville Sun, Miami Herald, and Investment Times. He’s covered everything from Bitcoin and blockchain technology to real estate investing and the stock market, but most enjoys sharing creative ways to budget and save money to make income go further. He works closely with various firms and individuals to learn more about traditional and alternative investments in his spare time, and greatly enjoys watching and reading about classic films from the silent period through the advent of color.
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For the past 20-plus years, Canadians with financial difficulties have found effective solutions through the Credit Counselling... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 6/25/18
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Eight in 10 Americans hold some sort of debt — from credit cards to loans or mortgages. While debt is prevalent across the... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 3/16/18
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Online banking has increased in popularity over the last decade as consumers look for ways to stay connected to their money... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 2/22/18
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Consumers with low, or no, credit have few options for purchasing the furniture, electronics, or other goods they want. Many turn... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 2/16/18
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When Joshua Dorkin’s investment property began costing him more than it earned, he turned to the internet for advice on improving... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 2/8/18
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By focusing on personal, home, and home equity loans, and making customer service paramount, loanDepot has become the... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 2/1/18
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In American pop culture, lawyers seem to be almost equally depicted as both the righteous hero — and the diabolical villain. But whether you love... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 1/30/18
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Chromebooks are rising in popularity as the small size — and smaller price tag — lure customers away from pricier machines. But... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 1/11/18
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Mortgage interest rates have increased over the last year but still remain among the lowest they’ve been in a decade. Home values... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 12/20/17
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An increasing number of Brits struggle with debt issues every day across the UK. As the cost of living rises faster than wage... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 12/12/17
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The unexpected is a part of life. Every day, medical needs, car problems, or leaky roof tiles unsettle the bank accounts of... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 12/5/17
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I got my first job when I was 14. At that age, I knew I wanted to buy a car when it was time to get my license. Two years’ worth of savings was... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 11/27/17
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Anyone that’s run a race can tell you the most important part of your performance is the start. If you get off the blocks slow, you’re almost... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 11/16/17
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With home values rising and bank regulations that require a 20% down payment for a mortgage , homeownership in New Zealand is at... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 10/30/17
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Providing merit-based personal loans and student debt refinancing, Earnest takes a modern approach when compared with the... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 10/4/17
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While it’s not all considered “bad debt,” the average American household facing debt owes $132,529, spread across credit cards,... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 9/29/17
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Students don’t typically have the credit history to earn favorable interest rates on the loans required to boost their future... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 9/15/17
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One of the oldest credit unions in the US, Patelco Credit Union is also one of the most accessible. With 36 branches, more than... read more »
By: Ray FitzGerald • 8/31/17