As consumer credit use increases, there is more need to consolidate debt and try to find lower interest rates. However, it is estimated that about 78% of people who consolidate their debt eventually end up regrowing that debt. There are many … [Read more...] about How Debt Consolidation Works
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What Is The 10% Rule For Savings?
In today’s economy, one of the most difficult aspects to navigate is how to allocate one’s earnings. To be able to decide how much should go towards living expenses, how much should go towards fun things like outings with friends or even just … [Read more...] about What Is The 10% Rule For Savings?
How To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt
It's easy to find yourself in a difficult situation and use a credit card to get you over the bump in the road. We've all done it. But what happens when you come to multiple bumps in the road, and you use a credit card to help you with each … [Read more...] about How To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt
How The Election Will Affect Interest Rates
In light of the coming election, there has been a great deal of debate as to what impact it will have on the market. In particular, a great deal of debate as to how the Fed will respond in terms of the interest rates, and how that response might … [Read more...] about How The Election Will Affect Interest Rates
5 Tips On Asking For A Raise
In today’s competitive workplace, many people fear to ask for a raise because they may lose their jobs, or because they are uncomfortable with the process. However, bosses usually expect people to ask this question, hence why they don’t just hand … [Read more...] about 5 Tips On Asking For A Raise
15 Top Money Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You’ve Already Made
Do you find that there is not too much money left after you have blown through your paycheck? This isn’t uncommon. It seems that no matter how much people plan to use their income wisely, they always seem to overspend. These people are, … [Read more...] about 15 Top Money Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You’ve Already Made
FHA vs. Conventional Loan: Which Is Your Best Option?
There are many reasons people choose FHA loans instead of “traditional” loans when purchasing a home. By looking at the chart below, you can see that the majority of people who choose FHA loans, do so because of the smaller down payment … [Read more...] about FHA vs. Conventional Loan: Which Is Your Best Option?
9 Critical Tips For Staying Financially Healthy During Divorce
These days, nearly half of all marriages will end in divorce. Over the last century, the marriage rate has declined, which accounts for the fall in divorce rates you can see in the chart below. However, the proportion of marriages ending in … [Read more...] about 9 Critical Tips For Staying Financially Healthy During Divorce
