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What Happens If You Don’t Pay Medical Bills?

by | May 4, 2022 | Debt | 0 Comments

Your health is more important than any credit score and when the unexpected happens (as it usually does), sometimes you have to pay a...
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Why Did My Credit Score Go Down? 10 Reasons Why It Changed

by | April 22, 2022 | Credit, Featured | 0 Comments

“Why did my credit score go down when nothing changed?” This is a common question our financial coaches are asked. The truth is, credit...
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Asset Protection Planning for Personal & Business Assets

by | March 18, 2022 | Debt, Featured | 0 Comments

What is asset protection planning? Asset protection is when you have a plan in place to protect your wealth. It’s a form of financial...
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Understanding Business Credit Scores vs. Personal Credit Scores

by | February 8, 2022 | Credit | 0 Comments

Just like personal credit scores, business credit scores indicate to lenders, credit agencies, vendors or suppliers just how reliable you...
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Federal Loans vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?

by | February 6, 2022 | Student Loans | 0 Comments

Paying for your college education is expensive. And after applying for possible grants and scholarships, federal student loans are the...
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Will Biden Cancel Student Debt? Here’s What We Think

by | February 4, 2022 | Student Loans | 0 Comments

Students have been hopeful with the recent economic challenges around the world that the federal government might forgive their student...
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What is the Minimum Credit Score to Buy a House?

by | February 1, 2022 | Credit | 0 Comments

So it’s time to buy a home! Typically, you need a credit score of at least 620 to secure a loan from a qualified lender. This score...
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Quadpay (Zip): Is Paying Later Worth It?

by | November 30, 2021 | Credit | 0 Comments

Quadpay — now Zip — is a “Buy now. Pay later.” platform. They allow you to “split any purchase into 4 interest‑free installments over 6...
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Family Travel on a Budget: Tips for Finding Travel Deals

by | November 19, 2021 | Budgeting | 0 Comments

Costs add up quickly when you have a family! But that shouldn’t stop you from planning your dream vacation. We’ve mapped out how you can...
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How to Read Credit Card Statements & Balances

by | November 8, 2021 | Debt | 0 Comments

Getting a credit card is an exciting milestone in life, just like getting your driver’s license or turning 21. But it can be confusing to...
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“Car Dealership Ran My Credit Multiple Times” – Here’s What to Do

by | November 5, 2021 | Credit | 0 Comments

If you’ve been vehicle shopping recently, you might have noticed that the car dealership ran your credit multiple times. Don’t panic just...
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FAFSA Documents Checklist: What You Need to Fill Out the FAFSA

by | August 28, 2021 | Loans, Student Loans | 0 Comments

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form used to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid, including...
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How Balance Transfers Work: Do Balance Transfers Hurt Your Credit?

by | August 26, 2021 | Credit | 0 Comments

Many people wonder how balance transfers work and if balance transfers hurt their credit score. Balance transfers are a good idea when...
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How to Build Credit While in College

by | August 25, 2021 | Credit | 0 Comments

Just like a college degree, good credit can create financial possibilities you only ever dreamed of. But unfortunately, starting to build...
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How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

by | July 19, 2021 | Debt | 0 Comments

If you’re like most people, chances are you have credit card debt. In fact, according to Value Penguin, the average debt per American...
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Can’t Pay Your Student Loans? Here’s What to Do

by | July 16, 2021 | Student Loans | 0 Comments

When you can’t afford to pay your student loans, it can be a huge stressor. What happens if you don’t pay your student loans at all, or...
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Wells Fargo’s Decision Might Hurt Your Credit Score

by | July 8, 2021 | Credit | 0 Comments

Are you a Well's Fargo customer? If you have a personal line of credit with Wells Fargo, it's highly likely that your credit score will be...
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Recurring Payments: The Gifts that Keep on Taking, and Taking, and Taking…

by | June 11, 2021 | Debt Diaries | 0 Comments

I have a love/hate relationship with on-line retailers, subscription model apps, and anything else that charges me a low monthly fee -...
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Military Finance: Benefits & Programs for Service Members

by | June 9, 2021 | Budgeting | 0 Comments

Life as a United States military service member, and later on as a veteran, comes with great experiences and special financial...
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Military Budgeting 101 – Tips for Service Members

by | June 7, 2021 | Budgeting | 0 Comments

Military service members and their families understand there should always be a plan. And having a budget is just that! It represents...
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