What is the Debt Snowball Method?
If you are buried under a mountain of debt and don’t know how to get out, the debt snowball method might be a good place to start. The method can help reduce your debt, but it also... read more »
Need a better understanding of bad credit and how to fix it? Our finance experts have put together a series of step-by-step guides on a variety of bad credit related subjects.
Featured
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I’ve been financially well, and I’ve been stretched thin. Believe me, the former is so much more... read more »
Debt
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If you are buried under a mountain of debt and don’t know how to get out, the debt snowball method might be a good place to start. The method can help reduce your debt, but it also... read more »
Loans
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Have you ever seen the perfect item online, but your budget just won’t accommodate it right now? That’s the dilemma buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions were designed to solve. They... read more »
Buying a Home
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To some folks, insurance is like a porcupine at the picnic — an unwelcome guest. But mortgage lenders have a very different view of life. They don’t like to take any chances. Instead,... read more »
Credit Cards
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Credit cards and some prepaid and debit cards offer a benefit known as purchase protection to help cardholders replace, repair, or receive reimbursement for items that have been stolen... read more »
Credit Reports
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Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all: An underwriter isn’t someone who edits novels. In the financial sense, an underwriter is a professional who helps assess a borrower’s... read more »
Lessons
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Now, I assume we’ve all practiced a bit of forbearance, like holding your tongue when your cousin Earl questions your chili recipe. But forbearance can also involve receiving grace from... read more »
Loans
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When something in the financial services industry sounds too good to be true, I don’t mind saying that there’s usually a catch. For example, some loans offer monthly payments and... read more »
Holidays
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The holiday season sends many Americans into a buying frenzy, often leading to unnecessary purchases and excessive spending. According to one study, the average American consumer... read more »
Interest
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I’ve heard people say that change is one thing you can count on. Anyone who’s taken more than a few trips around the sun can attest to the ever-changing nature of life on planet Earth.... read more »
Lessons
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Let’s be real — debt isn’t exactly the kind of thing you want to shout about from the rooftops. But secured debt can be a great tool for accessing credit, especially when you’re looking... read more »
