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How Americans are Spending Stimulus Checks

Published 4/22/21 11:37 AM

As the latest round of COVID payments roll out, here’s a view of how Americans are spending their stimulus checks.

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Topics: Financial Education

Will Consumer Credit Trends from 2020 Hold Steady in 2021?

Published 4/21/21 10:09 AM
The consumer credit market responded to the various pandemic-triggered crises of 2020 in ways that you may find surprising. Instead of imploding, it saw dropping credit utilization ratios and balances, improved payment histories, and skyrocketing credit scores. All these developments happened against the backdrop of slowing lending and dropping originations during the second quarter of the year.

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Topics: Financial Education

How to Budget to Save Money

Published 4/16/21 10:17 AM

If your goal is to save money – you need to work it into your budget. Read on for tips on how to budget to save money.

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Topics: Saving Money

Understanding Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Published 4/15/21 5:44 PM

Understanding how creditors evaluate your creditworthiness is one step in the right direction toward achieving your financial freedom. After all, knowledge is power, and knowledge of how financial matters work can help you make your way out of debt into financial stability.

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Topics: Financial Education

Better Money Management Through Automation

Published 4/7/21 11:48 AM

Automate your savings, recurring payments, and investments to streamline your money management and avoid self-sabotage.

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Topics: Financial Education

Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement: Which is Better?

Published 4/7/21 11:44 AM

It’s very easy for individuals and households to find themselves in debt, particularly in the current economic situation. Prices are increasing but salaries are not following, which means that many people are struggling with debt to cover everyday expenses. An unexpected expense like a broken dishwasher or a problem with your car can easily derail your finances and increase your debt to unmanageable levels. That’s where credit counseling and debt settlement come in.

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Topics: Debt Consolidation

What to Do When You've Maxed Out Your Credit Cards

Published 4/7/21 11:32 AM

Maxing out your credit card hurts your credit score. To your creditors, the fact that you use $2,000 of your available $2,000 credit means that you have stretched your finances to the limit and may soon become unworthy of credit.

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Topics: Credit Card Debt

Consolidating Debt? Avoid These Types of Loans

Published 4/2/21 3:38 PM

A debt consolidation loan can help you get out of credit card debt. But if you don’t qualify for a decent rate, you should be wary of guaranteed loan offers that sound too good to be true.

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Topics: Debt Consolidation

How to Stick to a Budget

Published 3/31/21 11:35 AM

Making a budget is one thing; sticking to it is what’s going to help you achieve your financial goals. Here are some tips on how to stick to a budget.

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Topics: Financial Education

Creating a Budget: Step-By-Step

Published 3/31/21 10:49 AM

Creating a budget can be a difficult and tiresome task but learning how to budget for your personal expenses is key to financial health.

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Topics: Financial Education