Automobiles
Articles about buying cars, car loans, negotiating car prices and much more. There are many steps to purchasing a car: (1) Negotiating the price; (2) Trade ins; (3) Financing; (4) Insurance; etc. You need to be prepared!
Avoiding Debt
There is no better way to manage debt than avoiding it all together! See what our experts say about how to side-step debt from the get-go.
Balance Transfers
There is no better way to start saving money on your debt than to reduce the interest rate. Moving your balances from one loan to another, or one credit card to another, when the rates are cheaper, will certainly help you shave thousands of dollars and years of your payments.
Bankruptcy
You think it’s time to throw in the financial towel however, it’s not that simple. Be sure to understand what you’re about to do and how to handle the legal details.
Book Excerpts
Take a sneak peek at books that will help you save money!
Book Reviews
What books can help you learn how to save money, manage your debt, and make money? Read our reviews to find your next textbook to financial freedom!
Budgets
Controlling spending and savings is a sure way to stay away from debt and manage current loan obligations. There are many approaches to budgeting. Read what our experts suggest–you will win!
Consolidation
Should you refinance all your debts into one new loan? That’s a good question. Learn what you need to consider before changing to one simple payment plan.
Coupons
When you save money, you can pay off your debt more quickly. One of the best ways to save is using coupons. Learn some expert tips by reading these articles.
Credit Cards
Here is the main topic–credit cards. Is it good debt or bad debt? Well, that depends. Here you will learn how to win the credit card game, how to beat the banks with their own offers, and how to live a more free life.
Credit Counseling
Should you do it? Thousands of people are turning to credit counseling every day–but is that a good idea? Which companies can you trust? There are many considerations here. Start reading and learn if it’s for you.
Credit Limits
Nothing is better than have a huge credit limit. Or maybe not. It depends on your current situation and what your financial plans include–short-term and long-term.
Credit Repair
You can fix your own credit. It’s just a matter of know exactly what to do.
Credit Reports
The source of all information about you is found in your credit report. This is your financial résumé. Learn how to take control of your personal information.
Credit Score
Your credit score is your financial résumé. Keeping is up to date and accurate is the best way to ensure the you have the best credit options.
Debit Cards
They work like credit and cash, but they’re not as safe as a credit card. Learn why you need to be careful when using this kind of plastic.
Debt Collection
Ring, ring…it’s that damn debt collector again!!! There are ways to stop them. Read these articles and empower yourself today!
Debt Management
At the heart of all your debt lies the method you use to handle it. That is debt management. There are many approaches to handling debt so you need to get started and hear what our experts recommend.
Debt Negotiation
There are many misconceptions about debt negotiation as well a number of successful approaches. You must be prepared before you do battle in this arena!
Earning Income
If you have enough money then debt wouldn’t be as big of a problem! Learn how to get more cash and use it to reduce your debt.
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