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When you’re trying to save money, sometimes it feels like it can take forever. While slow and steady ultimately wins the race, knowing that you can stash away a quick $1000 can make you feel much more accomplished. The CGS Team is sharing 5 ways to help you save $1000 as fast as possible. One […]
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When you’re just a day late from making a credit card, mortgage, or other debt payment, companies can start blowing up your phone. A debt collector is a person (or company) who works to collect a debt on behalf of someone else. While larger companies have their own in-house collections department, the same rules apply.
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Small budget living is not uncommon! When you have financial goals like paying off debts or saving for a big purchase, living on a tight budget until your goal is reached is a necessity. The hard part isn’t figuring out that you need to live on a small budget, but actually being disciplined enough to
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When your income barely covers your expenses, “stretching” your dollar can definitely go a long way. To stretch your dollar means to make the most of the money you do have. Learning to live within your means is a major part of financial freedom. The CGS Team is sharing 5 ways to stretch your dollar
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Although they don’t teach building credit in grade school or college, it’s a necessary part of life. Your credit worthiness will determine how much you can borrow when you want to buy a car or house. It will also determine how much interest you may be required to pay for any borrowed funds. Your credit
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When you’re living paycheck to paycheck and an emergency comes up, one option made available to people are payday loans. A payday loan is a small, short-term cash advance designed to be paid back on the borrower’s payday. Sounds pretty convenient, right? Well there’s a lot more to it than simply taking a loan and
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Did you know you can use your bank statements to find investments? Before you gasp and wonder what that means…keep reading for how you can pinpoint investment options that actually mean something to you! How to use your bank statements to find investments… Date Description Amount Available Balance Processing BARNESNOBLE -40.57 $1,654.13 Processing NETFLIX.COM -8.65
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Do you have a great idea or business concept in mind, but don’t know where to begin? The CGS Team is sharing a few tips to help you turn your idea into a full-on business! It might be a little risky, but the rewards can far succeed the risk, if you’re really in it! Confidence
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The April 15th tax filing deadline is quickly approaching! Whether you have already filed and received your tax refund, or you are waiting until the last minute to get your return in, the important part is what you do with the money you get back! Sure, you can go spend the money on something nice,
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