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Debt Relief

Examining paycheck and bills

Ending the Cycle of Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

By Tom Jackson | September 27, 2019

Surviving paycheck-to-paycheck in America is simultaneously commonplace and scary. But this doesn’t mean people just scraping by can’t overcome the debt that threatens to swamp them. All it takes is…

Checklist of debts to pay first

Which Debt to Pay Off First

By Tom Jackson | September 11, 2019

Facing a mound of piling debts each month is an exhausting process. You may be tempted to throw chunks of your paycheck at your auto loan one month and then…

Concerned woman looking at many credit cards feeling anxious and scared with huge amount of debt

Should You Choose Debt Consolidation or Credit Counseling?

By George Morris | August 23, 2019

Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation and Credit Counseling The short answer to that question is: Yes. As flippant as that sounds, it can’t be stressed enough that if your…

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Bankruptcy Alternatives

By Joey Johnston | August 1, 2019

Federal and state laws provide bankruptcy as a remedy for unmanageable debt, but the price you pay to clear away financial obligations is a steep one. Filing for bankruptcy will…

Debt Settlement vs Debt Counseling

Should You Choose Debt Settlement or Credit Counseling?

By Joey Johnston | July 26, 2019

You’ve tried it all – eating Raman noodles twice a day, creating a budget, cutting your cable TV – but despite those efforts, your credit card debt kept growing and…

Man in debt needs relief

How Does Debt Relief Work?

By Tom Jackson | July 10, 2019

Flip through the channels on your TV, and you’re bound to see an ad offering debt relief. Why? American families in debt have a lot of it … and many…

Filling out a petition for bankruptcy online

Online Bankruptcy

By George Morris | July 8, 2019

If bankruptcy is in your future, there are tools online to help you navigate the maze. However, filing for bankruptcy is far more involved than ordering a two-topping special from…

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Online Credit Counseling

By Joey Johnston | July 1, 2019

Nowadays, we do everything online. We pay the bills, shop for groceries, and order Chinese food without leaving the comfort of our couch. Doing things online is just plain easier…

Merchant making a credit card transaction

Merchant Cash Advances

By Guest Author | April 24, 2019

Is your small business having cash flow challenges? Have you seen the tempting ads for merchant cash advances? If your answer to both questions is “yes,” be sure to consider…

Learn the details of credit counseling

Credit Counseling

By Tom Jackson | April 18, 2019

What Is Credit Counseling? Credit counseling is a free service that provides help with budgeting, solutions for becoming debt-free, and tips for managing your money successfully. Credit counseling is offered…

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  3. Leonhardt, M. (2019, May 13) 62% of millennials say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/10/62-percent-of-millennials-say-they-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck.html
  4. NA (2019, May) Modern Wealth Survey. Retrieved from https://content.schwab.com/web/retail/public/about-schwab/Charles-Schwab-2019-Modern-Wealth-Survey-findings-0519-9JBP.pdf
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  7. Irby, L. (2019, February 6) How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck. Retrieved from https://www.thebalance.com/stop-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-960033