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When it comes to taking out loans, most of them are pretty straightforward. An auto loan helps you get a car. A mortgage loan helps you get a home. A student loan helps you go to college. But, what about personal loans? Well, just like the name suggests, a personal loan is a loan you […]
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You have a savings account…great! Now, tell me this: are you making the most of it? The simple fact of having a savings account is certainly a step in the right direction, but it’s not the only step. If you aren’t making the most of your savings, it may be time to switch your savings
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When it comes to your financial situation, it’s important to set goals and keep tabs on your progress along the way. If you aren’t setting goals, then what are you really working towards? And, if you aren’t keeping tabs on your progress, how do you know if you will actually reach your goals? The ability
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I’ve mentioned this before, but when it comes to getting ahead financially there are two routes you can take: 1) increasing your income or 2) decreasing your expenses. There’s no denying the power of increased income, but that doesn’t mean small cut backs can’t make a difference. Sometimes, starting small can be beneficial over time.
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Everyone’s ideal life looks different. Everyone’s “American Dream” is unique to them. That’s a good thing! We all want different things out of life, but there are certain questions that must be answered to obtain those things. While everyone’s ideal life looks different, the questions to ask to help you get there are the same.
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The ability to manage one’s money is a coveted one. The person who masters managing their money can master managing more money. That basically means that if you can’t appropriately handle the income you make now, you won’t be able to handle more money coming your way. Just like any skill, managing money can be
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Most times, the second you buy something and walk out with it, the value has gone down. While certain things take longer than others to lose value, over time loss of value is inevitable. Let’s take a car for example. If you are buying brand new, the second you drive off the lot, the value
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Your credit report is a powerful tool filled with knowledge about your creditworthiness. It explains why your credit score is as high or as low as it is. It allows you to see how you manage your debt accounts. Your credit report is extremely useful when you are trying to build credit history or repair
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Imagine this: a life without financial worry, filled with trips, the ability to get what you want when you want, and all-around security. That is what you have to look forward to when you are getting ahead financially. To be “ahead” financially means you are no longer living paycheck to paycheck, you have a plan
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