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Personal finance podcasts for every stage in life Personal finance podcasts seem to have exploded in recent times (or is it just me?) with more joining the scene all the time. Podcasts are a great way to soak up information on your commute, when you’re pottering around the house or just unwinding before bed. Some […]

Let’s cut straight to the point. Being in debt isn’t fun. Instead of enjoying life to the fullest, you lose sleep at night or work long hours to boost your paycheck. Both activities take a toll on your health and don’t help your situation any. Thankfully, it’s possible to get out of debt fast! Some […]

How do you know if you’re really making progress with your finances? You don’t necessarily need to be across every cent and every market movement, but keeping track of a few key money metrics will tell you if you’re heading in the right direction. Numbers don’t lie! Keeping on top of these stats is pretty […]

Many homeowners with extra income have a decision to make. Do you pay off the mortgage early or invest your extra cash? With mortgage rates at near historic lows, this question is being asked by more homeowners than you realize. My wife and I were in the same boat in early 2018. Either decision has […]

You may have been told that paying off your credit card in full is a good thing to do, or maybe you were told that you shouldn’t pay it off in full because having a balance helps your credit. The truth is neither is right or wrong, depending on your situation. Let’s say that you have […]

Owing money can be an absolute nightmare for many people and, in some cases, can cause physical and mental health issues. Getting harassing calls from creditors can be extremely stressful for most people, as many of these creditors can make threats, call at different times of the day, causing you to wake up early or lose […]

It’ѕ fіnаllу hарреnеd – after 40+ уеаrѕ іn thе workforce thе brаѕѕ rіng оf rеtіrеmеnt іѕ сlоѕе tо your rеасh. Hоwеvеr, before уоu mаkе thаt transition from thе daily grіnd tо ѕlееріng іn оn thе wееkdауѕ, do you know if уоu аrе really рrераrеd fоr the сhаngе? Hеrе аrе some things you should dо tо […]

There’s not many things that can affect your life more than bad credit, which is why it’s important to understand how poor credit affects your life, and that includes more than just financially. Let’s dig in and get a better understanding of how your poor credit can affect your life. What is Poor Credit? Most […]

What kind of credit score is needed to buy a new car? Can you even buy a new car with bad credit? These are questions that I’ve dealt with a lot during my time selling new and used cars through many dealerships. It’s an extremely difficult question to answer due to the dynamics involved, but I hope […]

Question: Is it possible to get negative items removed from your credit report immediately? Answer: Unfortunately, no. Removing negative items will take time to remove as it will require a few days to get your credit repair letters written (by hand, hopefully), mailed by certified mail, and then opened by the credit reporting agencies that have […]