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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

May 21, 2025

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

May 21, 2025

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

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How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?
Peter Warden

May 21, 2025

When can a bank take your money; can debt collectors take money from your bank account.

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Student Loan Forgiveness
Lyle Daly

May 21, 2025

Student loan forgiveness programs may help you get out of student loan debt. Learn how to qualify for student loan forgiveness, settlement, and bankruptcy.

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What Is a Commercial Loan?
Kailey Hagen

May 21, 2025

Learn about commercial loans for business and real estate, how to get approved for a commercial loan and how commercial loans work.

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How to Use Hardship Programs to Temporarily Suspend Credit Card Payments
Richard Barrington

May 21, 2025

Credit card hardship programs might help you catch up on debt payments. Here’s how they work

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How to Find Poor Credit Loans
Anna Baluch

May 21, 2025

Poor credit loans are available to many borrowers who have low credit scores, but they carry their share of downsides and should be carefully researched.

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

May 21, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

May 21, 2025

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

May 21, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

May 21, 2025

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

May 21, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Charla Myers

May 21, 2025

With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy an awesome vacation and still stay…

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What are Credit Card Debt Relief Programs?
Aly J. Yale

May 21, 2025

Credit card relief programs could help you get out of credit card debt faster and…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Kailey Hagen

May 21, 2025

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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Does Unemployment Affect Your Credit Score?
Erik J. Martin

May 21, 2025

Americans are dealing with unemployment and the financial impact during the coronavirus outbreak. Find out…

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Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Ben Gran

May 20, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
Ben Gran

May 20, 2025

Your credit score may have gone up due to federal student loan deferment. Learn how…

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Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt
Lyle Daly

May 20, 2025

Knowing whether your old debt has truly expired can be tricky. Read these tips for…

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What if I Can’t Pay My Rent?
Kailey Hagen

May 20, 2025

Trouble paying rent is a common problem, but you may be able to get financial help to avoid eviction.

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How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Without Paying: 5 Strategies
Rebecca Lake

May 20, 2025

Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.

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What is Budget Billing?
Cole Tretheway

May 20, 2025

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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What Are Debt Relief Services?
Rebecca Lake

May 20, 2025

You may seek debt-relief services when you need help with debt. Companies that provide such services work with your creditors on your behalf to reduce...

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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Kailey Hagen

May 20, 2025

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?
Cole Tretheway

May 20, 2025

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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What Are Veteran Debt Relief Grants?
Erik J. Martin

May 20, 2025

Debt relief programs for veterans and active servicemembers can help with certain debts.

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