7 ways to deal with large medical bills
Large medical bills are a different kind of debt. This is partially because they don’t come from traditional lenders, and because you can be swapped with a very large amount of debt in a short […]
Here’s how to never run out of money
Most people I meet don’t really care about acquiring great wealth. But everyone wants to make sure they never run out of money. If that resonates with you, I have good news. You really don’t have […]
How to write a credit dispute letter
If you’ve ever discovered there is erroneous credit information in your records, either by getting a letter from a creditor or, more commonly, in a line item on your credit report, then you know how […]
How to become self-employed now
Being self-employed isn’t just a dream. You’re reading this because you want to work for yourself and believe me, you can make it happen. I don’t need to convince you. I do want to congratulate you […]
What to do if your income isn’t covering your expenses
Do you find it difficult to make ends meet each month? Do you shake with worry when some unexpected major expense pops its ugly head? If so, you’re not alone. An unsettling report came out […]
Why you pay tax on mutual funds even if you make no withdrawals
The tax treatment of mutual funds is confusing. It’s very possible to make a ton of money on your funds and pay no tax. But it’s just as easy to watch your account values drop […]
How to use a credit-builder loan to rebuild your credit
If you have a bunch of bad credit in your past, and you are looking to get a fresh start, you should take a serious look at credit builder loans. They can be the perfect way […]
How fast do your credit scores change?
Once you put all the work into cleaning up your credit history you want to see your efforts pay off fast. That makes sense. The reality is the speed at which your credit improvements are reflected in […]
How cosigning a loan can destroy your credit
Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, keep in mind how dangerous this is. The reality […]
7 killer ways to simplify your financial life
The simpler your financial life is the more secure it will be. When you spin lots of plates., you increase the odds of having a few of them fall and break into a million pieces. I’m […]