Anyone who’s ever been in debt knows one thing: it doesn’t make life easy. In fact, debt can have many negative effects on one’s livelihood. For example, having large amounts of outstanding debt can negatively affect your ability to obtain any type of credit, such as a credit card or a loan. Similarly, if you […]
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Have you ever walked into your living room, bedroom, or basement and felt as if the mountains of clutter would never end? The disorganization and difficulty in finding the documents or items you need can make daily life much more challenging and unclear. If you think you are alone in dealing with clutter, the data
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Saving money, and especially having an emergency fund, is actually incredibly important. Here are 7 reasons why you should save more money and working toward building your emergency cash cushion.
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A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a popular way to finance everything from home remodeling or repair to debt consolidation, or even a vacation. If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably heard of them, but should you apply for one? Here’s what you need to know. What is a HELOC? A HELOC is
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Credit card balances in the U.S. now total roughly $1 trillion, the most since 2009, according to recent Federal Reserve data. While not all those balances represent debt that won’t be paid off each month, many consumers do struggle with credit card debt. One clear signal that a consumer might be in trouble with credit
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After working together for more than a dozen years – and being a happily married duo for nearly a decade – we’ve learned a lot about ourselves as both life partners and business partners. Some of our biggest insights have come from the never-ending stream of people who ask us some variation of this question: How
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It’s that time of year again: the holiday season. It’s a time to enjoy the gift of giving, but how can you give to those you love, without emptying your bank account? Thankfully, there are many simple ways to make some extra cash to cover seasonal expenses—right from the comfort of home. With InboxDollars, Poshmark
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If you’re a small business owner, chances are you spend a good amount of time thinking about your inventory. If you’re not, you should be! Effective inventory management can save your business lots of money, probably in ways you don’t yet realize. This article describes 5 ways to save money with inventory management than you
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How many times have you pinned images of homes and fun do-it-yourself projects to your Pinterest boards or tuned into HGTV? Every time you paint a room or refinish cabinets by yourself, you’re saving money. Whether it’s re-tiling bathrooms or tackling a living room design makeover, people are rolling up their sleeves and tackling jobs
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Q: My application for a credit card was turned down. How can I get approved for a credit card? A: Credit cards have become an integral part of our lives. Most people have more than one card and walk around with virtually no cash. However obtaining a credit card is not always as easy or straightforward
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When you take the time to interact with a number of credit card holders, you will learn that they all have a reason for using their credit cards. Some would like reassurance that they have access to finance, even during periods where they cannot access cash. Others use their credit cards to reduce debt more quickly, by
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There are countless types of credit cards available today, and many of them are tailor-made to suit specific spending habits and lifestyles. When choosing a credit card, it is important not to choose the first card offered to you, but rather to compare the different features offered by different credit card companies. Given the sheer
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I am a huge fan of actor Bill Duke. In fact, I just watched him in one of my all time favorite movies, Predator (a must have for your man cave library). Now I’m an even bigger fan because I just found out that Duke is combining two of my favorite things: media and financial
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Didn’t file your 2014 taxes by April 15, 2015? No worries, we’ll let you in on an industry secret – if you’re getting a refund, you can file for up to 3 years with no late fees or penalties! If you owe additional taxes, your penalties are racking up so file your tax return as
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What is e-file? How do you e-file your taxes? We explain it all in this short and sweet article. What is e-file? eFile, also known as e-file or electronic filing, is a system for submitting tax information to the IRS through the internet or a direct connection, usually without having to submit any paperwork. The IRS
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