When we started paying our debt off there were a bunch of things I could say about how it sucked. But somewhere along the timeline of the last 12 months, I changed my mind. I used to complain about wanting…
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As the U.S. economy recovers from the recession, many lenders have eased financing standards, resulting in an increase in loans available to consumers with poor credit. The earliest and strongest recovery came in the auto market, and while a bump in subprime used-car lending has triggered some murmuring of a bubble, it appears to be… Read More
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Everyone overspends from time to time, but when it comes to big purchases, like a home or vehicle, something that seems like an exciting splurge could end up devastating your finances. The question of, “How much is too much?” is quite personal. To say that you should only spend a certain percentage of your income… Read More
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Despite our best intentions, personal debt sometimes grows beyond comfortable levels. Unexpected expenses, holiday shopping, a family vacation, and other spending obligations can cause financial imbalance, calling for changes to the way you manage your household finances. If runaway debt…
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People in Wyoming really like cars. Or trucks. Or whatever it is they’re getting when they take out auto loans. Because even though Wyoming is the least populated state (including the District of Columbia), its residents take out the most auto loans in the country, proportionate to its population. In the third quarter, consumers took… Read More
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Want a peek into my life? I am notorious for having a separate monthly and weekly calendar, notebook for to-do lists, meal planning, and grocery lists, and thatâs just whatâs at my bedside. I also have a scrap piece of…
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Whether it is $50,000 or $100,000 in student loan debt you are facing, or 2nd mortgage loans you are trying to pay off, a debt load that large seems insurmountable. Unfortunately, if you are facing this much debt when you get out of college you are not alone. With an average student loan debt of […]
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Thereâs no question that student loan debt is at an all-time high. The latest statistics show that nearly 45 million U.S. borrowers owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loans. Many graduates want to pay off their student loans as soon as possible. But is paying off the loans early always the best move? That […]
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The good news is youâre in the market for a new car. The bad? You donât even know where to begin. It always pays to comparison shop, and with so many sites dedicated to vehicle reviews, stats on reliability over time, information on the cost of vehicles over time, and even customer reviews of the… Read More
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