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Credit

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What Are the Benefits of a Balance Transfer?

By Maureen Milliken | May 30, 2024

It may seem counter-intuitive to open a new credit card to solve a credit card debt problem, but a balance transfer card is not just intuitive, it’s a great option…

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Do Balance Transfers Hurt Your Credit?

By Sarah Brady | May 22, 2024

Not everything that’s good for your finances is good for your credit, and vice versa. For example, using credit cards and loans helps build your credit scores, but can also…

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Why You Should Never Pay a Collection Agency

By Robert Shaw | February 23, 2024

If your list of resolutions includes better money management or, better yet, an all-out war on debt, then hearing from a collection agency is the definition of a bad start…

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Can I Consolidate My Debt Into a New Mortgage?

By Robert Shaw | November 16, 2023

Even the simplest framing of debt – good debt vs. bad debt – can be more complex than it seems. It’s small wonder why debt reigns as the biggest issue…

Business owner researching debt consolidation options

How to Consolidate Business Debt

By Sarah Brady | November 13, 2023

Debt is a major problem for small business owners. According to a survey from Business.org, 89% of business owners have taken on personal debt to keep their business afloat. The…

Credit Card Debt Payoff Calculator

By Alan Schmadtke | October 31, 2023

A debt payoff calculator is a specific tool that tells you how long it will take you to pay down your debt to zero. While simple, this calculator delivers valuable…

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Cash & Payday Advance Apps

By Maureen Milliken | September 8, 2023

If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, cash advance apps are a tempting solution to short-term money problems like rent, car trouble or any other financial emergency that demands a cash…

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Loans for Seniors With Bad Credit

By Bill Fay | September 7, 2023

Growing older never was for the fainthearted, but it takes exceptional courage to navigate those Golden Years with dents on your credit report and a need for cash. Chins up,…

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Personal Loan to Build Credit

By Michael Knisley | August 17, 2023

Maybe you’re just getting started in the bewildering world of your personal finances, which means your payment history has yet to be written. It’s still a blank slate. Or maybe…

Woman paying her car payment with a credit card using her phone

Paying a Car Payment with a Credit Card

By Bill Fay | August 3, 2023

There are plenty of reasons to consider making car loan payments with a credit card — everything from piling up rewards points or cash back, to scoring a bit of…