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Dear Penny, My brother owes me over $6,000, and he is taking forever to pay it off. He owes money to banks as well. Would it be better to ruin our relationship and take him to court or just forgive the debt? It’s a lot of money, and he has owed it to me for […]
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Dear Penny, My boyfriend is a bit of an underachiever. He’s 52 and makes $15 an hour working about 25 to 30 hours per week. He has his paychecks garnished for back child support. He says he was injured and couldn’t work much when his kids were growing up, so he only nets a couple
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When it comes to making a plan to pay off your debt, a debt management plan may offer you the best option. Debt management plans are made with the help of a nonprofit credit counseling company. These are generally used for credit cards and sometimes unsecured loans. Compared to other options, such as debt settlement
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If you have a health savings account but not enough money to cover your medical expenses, you are not necessarily doomed to insurmountable debt — even if you owe on old medical bills. Alexandra Wilson, a Certified Financial Planner in Atlanta, used her HSA contributions one year to cover medical bills she incurred the previous
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It’s always ideal to discuss your finances and debt situation with your spouse before tying the knot. If you didn’t do this, it’s important to have a postnuptial conversation about money matters, especially if you’ve been secretly struggling with high credit card debt. Whether you entered the marriage with debt or quietly accrued it after
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Establishing and building credit in today’s world can be an essential component of setting yourself up for financial success. A good credit score can make it easier to rent an apartment, get a lower interest rate on a car or house loan, be approved for a credit card or loan, and, in some cases, even
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Since the online form for one-time federal student loan forgiveness opened in mid-October, applications have been pouring in. The U.S. Department of Education estimates more than 26 million borrowers, or about half of those eligible, have applied for $10,000 to $20,000 in federal student debt cancellation. But recently federal judges have found the plan unlawful
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Knowing the difference between a principal-only payment vs. principal and interest payments can help you repay your debt faster and save.Knowing the difference between a principal-only payment vs. principal and interest payments can help you repay your debt faster and save. The post Principal-only payment vs. principal and interest: Which is better? appeared first
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Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. If you’re unhappy with your partner’s spending habits, you’re not alone. One in five people in a relationship think their partner is bad with money,
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If you’re struggling with unpaid medical bills, you’re not alone. Americans are estimated to owe as much as $140 billion in unpaid medical debt, according to a 2021 study from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Mounting medical bills can wreck your financial life. They can damage your credit score, make it difficult to
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Debt is a double-edged sword. It’s used for many good things, like home buying and student loans for college education. However, getting into too much debt can be very stressful and lead to a host of… The post Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Crediful. https://www.crediful.com/good-debt-vs-bad-debt/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance
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If you’re wondering how to get out of debt, you’re not alone. Around 64 million Americans have some form of debt. And it’s not just credit card debt keeping people up at night. According to the credit-reporting agency Experian, Americans’ consumer debt adds up to more than $15 trillion. While each individual’s circumstances vary, trends
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You probably know that paying down debt is good for your credit score. But there’s a persistent myth about credit card balances and credit scores. Some people say that carrying a small balance from month to month somehow helps your credit score. The idea that carrying a balance helps your credit score is totally false.
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When you walked into the dealership, you fell in love with your current car. It was so shiny and new. Five years later, you’ve fallen out of love with your gas-guzzler with the thread-bare tires and are wondering if you could just trade it in for the next beauty. Then you remember you still owe
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Dear Penny, I am a soon-to-be divorcee after 20 years of marriage and five years of separation. I’ll have no alimony or spousal support after the split. What is the best way to eliminate my debt, i.e., debt forgiveness? My income is on the poor level, I may add. Throughout the years, I lent over
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Student loan borrowers can now apply for up to $20,000 in one-time loan relief after the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) launched a beta application. The DOE said it started performing this soft launch on Oct. 14 to work out any glitches ahead of the full rollout, which is expected sometime later this month. You
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Adjustable rate mortgages got a really bad reputation during the Great Recession, but now they’re back in a big way. In fact, they’re more popular than they’ve been in 15 years. Hordes of homeowners began defaulting on their adjustable rate mortgages back in 2008, contributing to a massive housing crash. ARMs have since become more
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The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to tame high inflation. Here’s what that means for borrowers, savers, and investors.The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to tame high inflation. Here’s what that means for borrowers, savers, and investors. The post The Fed Is Hiking Interest Rates… Again. What Does It Mean for Your Wallet?
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