How U.S. household debt increased by $1 trillion in 2021, and how to decrease it
Updated Feb 15, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Inflation levels are hitting historic heights day by day, and the consequences have already started to show. U.S. household debt grew by a whopping $1 trillion, which is the highest increase since 2007, right...
Read More3 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas for Your Family in 2022, Despite Facing Debt
Updated Feb 14, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
This year’s Valentine’s Day is approaching, so this might just be the perfect time for you to figure out what you’ll get for your loved ones. To help with your decision, we compiled a...
Read MoreDebt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy—Pros and Cons
Updated Feb 07, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Filing for bankruptcy can often seem like the easier way out of unpayable debt. However, it has severe, long-term effects that are almost impossible to correct. Debt settlement, on the other hand, can be...
Read MoreAmerican Credit Card Debt Continues to Soar
Updated Feb 02, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Soaring American Credit Debt: Credit card debt is in dangerous territory. How dangerous? Let’s put it this way: Our total plastic balance is very near recession level. Read on to learn more...
Read MoreHow to Maintain a Clean Credit Score
Updated Jan 27, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Almost every US citizen knows their Social Security number by heart, even if it’s a meaningless series of digits, but too few of us know our credit scores. Your credit score has a profound...
Read MoreHow to Get a Personal Loan
Updated Sep 18, 2020By Aaron Sarentino
First off, to get a personal loan you will need to have a good credit rating. Applying for a loan with a poor credit rating will most likely lead to denial. Or if you...
Read MoreDebt Consolidation: What is it?
Updated Sep 18, 2020By Aaron Sarentino
The purpose of consolidation is to get a lower interest rate so you can pay off your debts faster and for less money. Most people start looking for consolidation loans when they find themselves...
Read MoreCredit Reports, Credit Scores and Credit Transactions
Updated Apr 09, 2020By Aaron Sarentino
When you apply for a credit card, a personal loan, or insurance, a file about you is created. This file, known as your “credit report,” is maintained by credit reporting companies. Your report will...
Read MoreSaving on a Tight Budget
Updated Apr 09, 2020By Aaron Sarentino
How can those who currently aren’t saving afford to save money? And how can those saving only a little save more? Here are nine tips for saving money when budgets are tight [...]
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