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billsA scary statistic has been recently released by the Urban Institute after they studied and analyzed the credit files of 7 million Americans; more than one third of Americans have debt in collections. Having debt in collections means that the debt an individual owes is so far past due that the account has been closed, […]
Before making a big purchase, consider the hidden fees with each. You may think you have enough money to afford the monthly bills, however there are often times many “hidden” costs we forget about. Owning a home – utilities, furniture and ongoing maintenance are hidden costs many forget to consider. You may have enough to […]
Last week we discussed why it is important to have an emergency fund set up. Now, for our third and final week we will take a look at why paying your bills late is another costly mistake. Paying your bills late will have more of an effect on your finances than just paying a onetime […]
One of the most increasingly popular New Year’s resolutions year after year is to become financially healthy, while at the same time money worries for many Americans have also steadily increased. Have you made a resolution to save money in the New Year? It is only February, but have you already started breaking it? If […]
Are you like most people who have stacks of paperwork lying around? Well it is never too late to start organizing your finances! Here are some helpful tips to keep you organized throughout the year. Create a filing system. Have a box or filing cabinet to keep important financial paperwork and color code files according […]