Life after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is not as daunting as many would have you think. In fact, most of the negative information out there is spewed by the credit card companies that lose out when you file for bankruptcy protection. The truth is, life
Step by step instructions on how I achieved a 700 credit score in 18 months after filing bankruptcy; and how you can too!
If you’re not a financial pro, trying to decide how and where to manage your money can make your mind feel like it’s spinning. Why are there so many different types of banking accounts, and for that matter, why are there so many different types
Budgeting? Fun? Can you even use those words in the same sentence? It’s an idea that’s just crazy enough to work. Budgeting can be fun if you make it fun. And when it feels less like work, you might even be more inclined to stick
If you have decent credit, your mailbox probably sees a steady flow of offers from credit card providers, with each one promising something or other. Indeed, there are countless credit card options out there, so if you’re looking to expand your credit portfolio with a
Data breaches are happening at a record pace, and they show no signs of slowing. Last year alone nearly 1600 breaches were reported, exposing over 179 million records. Over 14 million credit card numbers were compromised, while 158 million social security numbers were exposed. Or
It was a celebration heard across the country: Navient, one of the largest student loan lenders, is set to forgive more than $1.7 billion in subprime loans per court orders. For more than 66,000 borrowers, the ruling provides financial burden relief they’ve been anxiously hoping
Hold onto your dollars: borrowing costs are about to get higher. In December 2021, the Federal Reserve started aggressively tapering their bond purchases, which indicates an early step into higher interest rates for 2022. What does this mean for your personal finances and purchases that
Planning a spending diet in 2022? Getting a grip on personal finances is one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year, and it’s one you can actually achieve. You work hard for your money, and the thought of any of your labor going to
Wellness has been on most folks’ minds in the last couple of years. But aside from taking care of yourself physically, you also need to ensure your finances receive the same treatment. If organizing your personal finances is a goal for 2022, we’ve got you
