7 Things to Keep in Mind When Lending Friends Money
I once had a roommate move out while owing me over $200. Sure, not a ton of money, but nothing to sneeze at, particularly when in grad school. He had left for the marines and told me a check was in the...
View ArticleHow to Stay On Top of Student Debt and Save While in School
Staying on top of debt is tough, especially when you’re still in school. It’s best to minimize the amount of student loans you take out, but you have to have enough money to live without being...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Being Tired of Paying Off Debt
Paying off debt, whether it be due to credit cards or something like student loans can be difficult – to say the least. When you’re wallowing under a pile of debt it can seem like it will never end and...
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Home Buyer’s Guide: From Search to Move In
Buying a home can be intimidating. In September, 2011, I bought my first home. I went through the process to find a place, get a mortgage, and close with the help and support of a great Realtor and my...
View ArticleGet Rich By Doing It Slowly
Have you ever had the urge to get rich? To go out to eat whenever you wanted, buy that perfect cottage on the lake, and travel to every possible country you can think of? It sure sounds nice doesn’t...
View ArticleHow to Pay for the Things You Want While Paying Off Debt
When you’re in the middle of paying off debt, especially consumer debt, it’s easy to feel like you shouldn’t buy anything you want. I mean, after all, isn’t that generally part of the reason you got in...
View Article5 Great Reasons to Get Out of Debt
Are you thinking about dumping your debt? Maybe you are still on the fence about whether it is really worth it. Let me tell you a true story that might help you make up your mind. I was born into a...
View ArticleHow Mortgages Work
Do you realize how many types of mortgages are offered today? You most likely know about some of the most common, but what are the true details of these mortgage types? And what are the other types of...
View ArticleWhat is a HELOC?
Driving around your hometown, you probably see signs in bank windows that advertise HELOCs. Maybe you heard the term in a commercial? Maybe you don’t know what I’m talking about? Either way, it is...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Wage Garnishment
One unfortunate side effect of not paying off debt – or not being able to pay off debt – is that your hard earned wages can be garnished. This means that a percentage (up to 25%) of your paycheck can...
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