Your financial situation – including the amount of debt you carry, your credit score, and how close to filing for bankruptcy you are – often has a marked impact on your mental health. However, it’s also possible for poor mental health to negatively impact your financial situation. A positive mental outlook is essential for effective […]
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Marrying Someone with Bad Credit
It can be very challenging to build a strong financial future together, even for the most compatible of couples. It’s even more difficult for newlywed couples with very different credit scores to blend their finances and sometimes, it’s even unwise to do so. If your credit is good and your other half’s credit is not, […]
Continue Reading50 Great Debt Elimination Tips and Tricks
We all know that getting out of debt isn’t easy. It can be easy to find yourself in debt, but to dig out of that debt hole is a whole different story. It’s going to take some hard work, determination, imagination, dedication, and a few of these tips and tricks! Nobody likes to be in […]
Continue ReadingThe Key Sacrifices to Get Out of Debt
Unlike the common misconception about getting out of debt, it will take much more than just frugality to get it done. Yes, you need to be frugal and spend less, but you also have to make some sacrifices. I’m going to get REAL about how to get out of debt. No more “take lunches to […]
Continue ReadingThe Scary Reality of Being in Debt
Consumer credit card debt and student loan debt are at an all-time high right now, and it’s pretty safe to say that almost everyone has to deal with the pitfalls of debt in one way or another. The strange thing about debt is that it’s an excellent teacher, and it’s also one of the best […]
Continue ReadingThe Top 8 Overlooked Causes of Debt
Debt doesn’t always appear as flashy spending sprees; most often, it is built slowly and silently until it becomes the elephant in the room…that squashes the household. While job loss or medical expenses are well-known reasons for high debt and possible bankruptcy, here are the top eight often overlooked causes of debt: 1. Not Following […]
Continue ReadingVideo: Top 10 Warning Signs of Debt
In our latest video, you’ll find friendly Lisa, and she is going to teach you about the top 10 warning signs of debt. We wanted to figure out a way to educate consumers, and we know that a video can do a great job of that. This video is mainly for consumers that may not […]
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