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How to Have the Money Talk Before Marriage

By Heather Eggers | November 2, 2021

So, things are going great in your romantic life. Your partner is awesome. Sunshine and rainbows are everywhere. Here, finally, is the one you cannot live without, who also cannot…

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New Year’s Resolution: How to Get Out of Debt in 2020

By Tom Jackson | December 26, 2019

Surveys show most Americans will make a resolution to get out of debt in 2020. Surveys also show most Americans will fail miserably. If you want to get out of…

Credit or Debit Card for Shopaholics

By George Morris | April 15, 2019

Consumerism is well-ingrained in our society and this has pushed some people to make shopping a little more seriously than others. We call such people shopaholics and they are a…

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Will Carrying a Balance Help My Credit Score?

By George Morris | July 30, 2018

The world is full of myths, and one might be costing you a lot of money. It’s the widespread belief that you need to carry a balance to improve your…

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