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How to Prioritize Your Bills During Challenging Times
How to prioritize bills when you can’t pay them all If you’re scrambling to pay your bills each month, you’re not alone, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning how to best prioritize your bills during these times, can help alleviate some of those stresses. According to one report released in September, 46% of Americans were […]
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What is a Debt Avalanche?
When you have a lot of debt to pay off, it may make sense to go extreme — like avalanche extreme. The so-called debt avalanche repayment strategy focuses your efforts on paying off your high-interest debt first before wiping out the rest (sort of like an avalanche). Some people choose a different, but still wintry […]
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Have a Debt Free New Year
We might be saying so long to an old year soon, but many Americans won’t be starting the new year with a clean slate. They face months – and years – of credit card bills for purchases made this year and earlier. According to a recent article, the average credit card debt for households with […]
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Paying Student Loans: Four Steps to Get Started
Paying student loans can seem like watching the kitchen sink clog up—it is tempting to look away, but you might end up with a bigger issue in the end. The first step to successfully paying student loans is to stop ignoring the problem. If you struggle with paying your student loans, you are not alone […]
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Has Back to School Shopping Left You Broke? Tips for Getting Back on Track – Now
No matter the age or level of schooling your kids are in, it can cost a pretty penny. Here’s how to get back on track financially after school starts.
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Paying Off Debt: What’s the Best Strategy?
There are a variety of strategies for paying off debt. Find out which one will save you the most money over the long term.