Study Reveals Shifting Patterns in Single-Parent Households
Single parenting is tough. Dealing with busy schedules, big emotions, and daily routines on your own, along with no one to assist with making... read more »
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Single parenting is tough. Dealing with busy schedules, big emotions, and daily routines on your own, along with no one to assist with making... read more »
Study
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As a new year approaches, so do new goals. Some of the most common resolutions revolve around fitness and making healthier choices for your body.... read more »
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Forgiveness is a mighty big concept, isn’t it? You see it figure into everything from Sunday sermons to those 12-step programs to help folks... read more »
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I won’t tell you that making the minimum payment amount required on all your loans is a ticket to Easy Street because it’s not. A minimum payment... read more »
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You can fix your financial problems, and there are plenty of resources to help. That’s the message I want to get across as we tackle the most... read more »
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If you ever wind up in front of a judge in a courtroom, it probably won’t be a pleasant experience — especially when you are the one being... read more »
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Understanding finance terms can sometimes feel like trying to learn an entirely new language. When I first started educating myself on how credit... read more »
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When I was looking into buying a condo, I got to experience plenty of personal finance jargon and acronyms first-hand. LTV, HOI, and PITI were... read more »
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Every once in a while, life can throw us all curveballs. You may run over a stray nail and get a flat tire, or a medical emergency may come up.... read more »
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A lien is a legal claim or right against a property that secures a loan. If you are a lender, liens are an efficient way to ensure debt... read more »
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Debt settlement is a process through which you negotiate with creditors to pay less than you owe by offering a lump sum payment that’s lower than... read more »
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A default occurs when you don’t make payments on your credit card or loan for an extended period, usually several months. It will damage your... read more »
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Debt consolidation is when you combine multiple debts — including loans and/or credit cards — into a single payment. By consolidating them, you... read more »
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Garnishment happens when a court allows a creditor (i.e., the person or company you owe money to) to take part of your paycheck or money from... read more »
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Federal Reserve data shows credit card debt rising to a staggering new high of $1.13 trillion as of Q4 2023. The 2024 Credit Card... read more »
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The truth the old-school debt collection industry doesn’t understand is that most people want to pay their debts. TrueAccord... read more »
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For folks struggling financially and getting further and further into debt, it’s good to know there are companies out there that... read more »
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When people are unemployed or underemployed, they often use their credit cards to bridge their income gap. Credit cards offer immediate access to... read more »
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Credit card debt has grown to an all-time high. In the latest numbers from the New York Federal Reserve, total consumer credit... read more »
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It doesn’t take a leap of imagination to understand how poor health can lead to medical debt. But a study from the nonpartisan... read more »
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Budgeting for the holidays seems simple, but it can be a rather complicated process when you consider the endless seasonal expenses that creep up... read more »
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Debt isn’t just a financial burden — it’s a mental and emotional one as well. A growing body of research has demonstrated the pernicious impact... read more »
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Unresolved outstanding debt can cause much financial turmoil, but speaking with collection services can help people get on the... read more »
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Thanks to rising interest rates and persistent inflation, Americans are struggling to make ends meet as they pile on debt. In fact, a recent... read more »
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The Louisiana Budget Project is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and identifies possible solutions to financial... read more »