Clearpoint — A Source for Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling
Financial literacy is lacking in the traditional education system, contributing to the number of Americans who learn about money... read more »
By: Adam West • 8/22/17
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Financial literacy is lacking in the traditional education system, contributing to the number of Americans who learn about money... read more »
By: Adam West • 8/22/17
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Founded shortly after the first commercial credit card hit the market, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is the... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/14/17
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One of the most challenging aspects of being in debt is that the longer you’re in it, the worse it can get when you factor in late... read more »
By: Elizabeth Rosselle • 7/27/17
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Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a factor that lenders use in determining whether you’re a good risk for a loan. While this number isn’t... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 4/4/16
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Credit Karma encourages debt discussions with its latest #MyMoneyStory campaign, an initiative to break the taboo and bring debt... read more »
By: Ashley Fricker • 11/10/15
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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 »
By: Mike Randall • 5/8/15
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Getting over your head in debt was a mistake. Now that you fixed that problem, what’s next? First, look back and realize it’s OK to make a... read more »
By: Bill Stanley • 12/30/14
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It’s a problem faced by a lot of working Americans lately: You’ve taken on more debt than your current income can cover. Maybe you’ve been forced... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/1/14
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ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions is a nonprofit organization with a 50-year legacy that helps clients develop personalized... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/14/14
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You can’t begin to make major life changes until you are willing to accept responsibility that everything that happens to you is either to your... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 10/1/14
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Most of us will endure financial struggles at some point in our lives and come out on the other side, but debt can make people do otherwise... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 6/26/14
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Dying with significant debt is worse than living with significant debt. When lawyers start showing up, it puts an emotional strain on loved ones... read more »
By: Bill Stanley • 6/3/14
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While many Americans continue to repair their finances following the Great Recession, the overall amount of household debt continues to grow. In... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 5/26/14
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There’s a fabulously fun site called celebritynetworth.com, where you can search the net worth, salaries and monetary histories of your favorite... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 5/20/14
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Americans know all about consumer debt – sometimes it seems like we almost invented it. But the fact is our neighbors to the north may be even... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 3/17/14
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According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis, Americans aged 65 and older are carrying far more debt than they were... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 2/20/14
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It may be no surprise to those between the ages of 19 and 29 (the so-called Millennial Generation) that a recent study shows this group fairs the... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 1/16/14
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The American and Canadian economies have always been pretty closely tied to each other. For this reason, it should be no surprise that consumer... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/23/13
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It’s the holiday season and you can feel the flurry of activity as we merrily cross off gift items from our shopping list. If you find yourself... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/21/13
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It is nearly impossible to miss the Black Friday frenzy that kicks off the winter holiday shopping season. Every year, it seems the holiday... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/11/13
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Repaying multiple loans, whether from irresponsible credit card use or a costly graduate education, can get tiresome after a while. Living on a... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/3/13
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Being deep in debt can feel a lot like drowning. The anxiety can feel like physical pressure and can make it hard to breathe. The stress can make... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 11/26/13
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If you are struggling with debt, it is important to take control of your situation right away. Otherwise, your debt can spiral out of control and... read more »
By: David Andrew • 9/17/13
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Too much debt is more than just a financial issue. According to a study from the Northeastern University Feinberg School of Medicine, high levels... read more »
By: David Andrew • 9/16/13
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Of all the reasons people end up in debt, our behavior is the one thing in which we have complete control. By understanding the behaviors that... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/14/13