Each day millions of transactions take place with the help of credit sources. From bank loans to credit cards, we live in a time that provides instant purchase gratification opportunities with borrowed money. While having the use of credit is handy for many purchases and even in a pinch, it is extremely important to manage… Read more
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Is Your Social Life Causing You to Get Into Debt?
This post was written by our regular contributor, Leslye. So you’ve made a plan to pay down your debt. You feel good about your plan and are putting it into action. Then you realize that there is an unexpected roadblock to your debt management plan. Your friends. Is socializing getting you into debt? It’s quite… Read more
Why I Took a Debt Payoff Break
Paying off debt requires a ton of discipline, willpower, and the right mindset. It’s not always easy, but the results are often rewarding. Last fall I made the final payment on the student loan debt totaling about $35k+ of debt paid off since 2015. It was exciting and I felt accomplished. But it wasn’t the… Read more
7 Essential Steps to Regain Control Of Your Finances
Today, I have a guest post from Tim Baker. Tim Baker, is an avid blogger who loves sharing his insights on various finance and not blogs throughout the web. You can check one of his blogs at FinanceBlogZone.com. Many people find it difficult to deal with personal finances, which can lead to a huge variety of… Read more
How to Start Making Progress When You’re Stuck in Debt
Thank you National Debt Relief for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. Overwhelmed by your debt? Behind on bills or only making the minimum payments on your credit cards and loans? Don’t let that feeling carry on throughout the year. Being in debt can make you feel uneasy and cost you… Read more
How to Get Started With the Debt Snowball Method
Today I have a guest post from Jen. Jen Hayes is an HR professional, frugal lifestyle blogger, and freelance writer. You may have seen here on the blog before when I interviewed her for my Debt Mindset Series. She writes about her journey toward shedding 50 pounds and $117,000 of student loan debt on her… Read more