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Should You Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Debt?
Housten Donham

April 30, 2025

Using your home equity to pay off debt could be a smart choice. But it's important to know the pros and cons before paying off debt with a home equity loan.

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How to Use Home Equity

It's important that you learn how to use home equity if you choose to use some of your home's value to make home improvements, pay off debt, or pay tuition.

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Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?
Rebecca Lake

April 30, 2025

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

April 30, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Should I Consolidate Student Loan Debt?
Housten Donham

April 30, 2025

Are you considering a consolidation loan to help pay off your student loan debt? This article will help you decide if it’s right for you.

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Debt Payoff Stories from Instagram Influencers
Sarah Li Cain

April 30, 2025

These five Instagram accounts feature people who paid off more than six figures’ worth of…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

April 30, 2025

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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Was Your College Education Worth the Cost? 39% of Americans Say “No”
John Russo

April 30, 2025

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

April 30, 2025

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

April 30, 2025

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

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What Is the Lowest Credit Score?
Cole Tretheway

April 30, 2025

While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime. A low credit score can…

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What Is a Commercial Loan?
Kailey Hagen

April 30, 2025

Learn about commercial loans for business and real estate, how to get approved for a commercial loan and how commercial loans work.

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How to Use Hardship Programs to Temporarily Suspend Credit Card Payments
Richard Barrington

April 30, 2025

Credit card hardship programs might help you catch up on debt payments. Here’s how they work

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How to Find Poor Credit Loans
Anna Baluch

April 30, 2025

Poor credit loans are available to many borrowers who have low credit scores, but they carry their share of downsides and should be carefully researched.

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

April 30, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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How to Boost Your Credit After Settling Debts
Mallika Mitra

April 30, 2025

Just settled your debt? Don’t stress—here’s how to rebuild your credit score and get back on track, one smart move at a time.

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

April 30, 2025

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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How to Use Your Home Equity to Pay Off Student Loans
Dave Rathmanner

April 30, 2025

Are you struggling to pay for college or eager to repay student loan debt. Here…

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

April 30, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

April 30, 2025

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

April 30, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Charla Myers

April 30, 2025

With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy an awesome vacation and still stay…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Kailey Hagen

April 30, 2025

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt
Lyle Daly

April 30, 2025

Knowing whether your old debt has truly expired can be tricky. Read these tips for…

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What Are Veteran Debt Relief Grants?
Erik J. Martin

April 30, 2025

Debt relief programs for veterans and active servicemembers can help with certain debts.

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