Tax season is on its way, and now is a great time to start thinking about ways to lower your tax liability and increase the size of your refund. A larger refund means more money in your pocket to use how you want. These five common types of itemized deductions could help lower your tax
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We firmly believe that debt settlement can change people’s lives for the better—and we’re not the only ones. Take a look at this summary of a 2017 study by the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC), which shows how debt settlement could be a better solution for people struggling with significant amounts of debt. This analysis
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Have you ever avoided your mailbox because you don’t want to deal with your credit card bills? Do you feel anxious when someone brings up the topic of money around you? Does the thought of balancing your checkbook make your stomach turn? If so, you may suffer from a mild version of financial phobia. Financial
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Being in debt can feel like an endless struggle—especially if you’re dealing with multiple kinds of debt, like mortgages, student loans, auto loans, and credit card debt. Making payments on all these different types of debt can be tough, and getting ahead might seem impossible. To make things worse, you might not even know which
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If you want to get out of high-interest debt, consolidating your debt with a personal loan could be a smart choice. Debt consolidation loans could help you pay off your debt in full in one fell swoop. And since these loans simplify your payment schedule into one predictable payment each month, they could even help
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No matter the current status of your finances, there’s always room for improvement. It’s common for people to change their long term financial plan as they get closer to retirement, but it’s also important to revise your financial strategy in the short term to help address current concerns or reach new goals in the new
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Money is about more than the dollars in a bank account—it’s about emotions. Think about how an unexpected medical bill or a car repair might make someone feel panicked, embarrassed, or depressed. If you know someone who is dealing with stressful finances, you might feel helpless in watching them struggle. Talking about someone else’s financial
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If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or loan, you may have heard the term debt to income ratio. But you may not have learned what it really means, let alone how to calculate it or how it has to do with the rest of your finances. Debt to income ratio might sound like an
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Tis the season … to not overspend. As the festivities begin, it’s easy to be merry and want to bring joy by being a giver of gifts. In fact, the average American consumer will spend $935 these upcoming holidays. That’s a lot of presents! However, if you keep your presence of mind, you’ll be able
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You already know it’s not good for your budget if you go to a concert or the movies every day, but how often do you indulge at home when it comes to music, music and television?Are you paying more than you think to enable frequent weekends of binge-watching the newest season of your favorite shows?
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Whether you’re a financial expert or just starting to learn about personal finance, managing your money can be hard. How is your credit score calculated? How important is it? These tips could help answer those questions and help you improve your financial well-being.* 1. Make a Budget Evaluating your financial situation is the best way
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Making New Year’s resolutions for your budget is easy, but following through is a different story. The number one reason most resolutions fail is because they are unattainable. That’s why it’s important to set realistic goals for yourself. Here are a few simple ideas to trim down your budget and support your progress in the
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What are your retirement plans? You might dream of spending more time with your family, relaxing, taking up new hobbies, or going on the vacation of a lifetime. But if your retirement is approaching and you’re still struggling with debt, those dreams could be harder to achieve. Retirement is expensive, but being in debt could
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