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What is Inflation and Why Should You Care?

What is Inflation and Why Should You Care?

By Lizzy Martini April 30, 2018

We cover what causes inflation and how it can diminish your purchasing power—and your savings, if you’re not careful.
6 Best Personal Finance Books to Read in 2018

6 Best Personal Finance Books to Read in 2018

By Lizzy Martini March 13, 2018

Find out what our experts recommend as the best books on personal finance, including helpful guides to living debt-free and reducing money stress.
Expert Advice on How to Negotiate Medical Bills

Expert Advice on How to Negotiate Medical Bills

By Lizzy Martini March 12, 2018

Learn expert tips and techniques for negotiating medical bills, including how to deal with your insurer and why it’s essential to get an itemized bill.
Expert advice on what to do if you can't pay your taxes this year

What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes This Year? Expert Advice

By Lizzy Martini February 21, 2018

If you’re worried that you can’t afford to pay taxes this year, check out these tips from personal finance experts.
Funeral Financing: What Are Your Options?

Funeral Financing: What Are Your Options?

By Lizzy Martini February 14, 2018

Covering the cost of a funeral can be difficult for even the most diligent savers—find out what your options are for funeral financing, including online installment loans.
Holiday Shopping Guide: What is Layaway?

Holiday Shopping Guide: What is Layaway?

By Lizzy Martini December 19, 2017

Learn all about shopping with a layaway plan, including how it works and several of the key benefits—like no interest payments—and potential drawbacks.
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What’s the Best Way to Borrow Money?

What’s the Best Way to Borrow Money?

By Lizzy Martini May 10, 2018

There are several different ways to borrow money—so what’s the best way to borrow money? Should you borrow money online, visit a payday lender or use a credit card?
Emergency Fund Amount: What Millennials Need to Know

Emergency Fund Amount: What Millennials Need to Know

By Lizzy Martini March 2, 2018

Find out how much you should have set aside in emergency savings, plus several quick tips to jumpstart your emergency fund.
What is a cash advance?

What Is a Cash Advance and How Does It Work?

By Lizzy Martini August 2, 2017

In a financial emergency, a cash advance can help you quickly get the money you need. So how do cash advances work and what are the different types? Most importantly, how much can you borrow—and what will it cost?   Here’s a simple guide to understanding the different types of...
What are payday loans?

What Is a Payday Loan? A Quick Guide for Borrowers

By Lizzy Martini August 2, 2017

What’s the definition of a payday loan, and how does it differ from other loans? Find out how payday loans work and whether it’s right for your short-term cash needs.
Learn how to get help with medical bills

6 Ways to Get Help With Medical Bills

By Lizzy Martini April 27, 2017

Learn how medical debt impacts your credit score and six ways to get help with medical bills, including financial aid, government assistance and online loans.
Ways to borrow money fast

14 Different Ways to Borrow Money Fast

By Lizzy Martini April 26, 2017

Need to borrow money fast? We’ve rounded up 14 different ways to borrow money quickly, including online loans. We spell out the details to help you find the best way to borrow.
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Should I Pay Off Debt Before Buying a House?

Should I Pay Off Debt Before Buying a House?

By Lizzy Martini May 15, 2018

Thinking of applying for a mortgage and wondering, “Should I pay off debt before buying a house?” We’ve got answers, including key facts about your debt-to-income ratio.
Don’t Ignore Your Credit Card Debt—Do This Instead

Don’t Ignore Your Credit Card Debt—Do This Instead

By Lizzy Martini April 24, 2018

Find out the four major consequences of disregarding your debt—including how it impacts your credit score—and what you can do instead to properly manage your debt.
3 Questions to Help Decide Between Saving or Paying Off Debt

Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? 3 Questions to Help You Decide

By Lizzy Martini April 4, 2018

Is it better to pay off debt or save? Seven personal finance experts weighed in and shared the three most important questions to ask yourself when making the decision.
What Is APR? A Guide for Consumers

What Is APR? A Guide for Consumers

By Lizzy Martini December 18, 2017

What is APR and why does it matter? We’ll define APR and cover all the key details for this important financial term.
Natural Disaster Recovery: Guide to Managing Your Money

Natural Disaster Recovery: Guide to Managing Your Money

By Lizzy Martini October 4, 2017

Learn how to manage your money during natural disaster recovery, including what steps to take right away and where to seek financial assistance.
Does Debt Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score?

Does Debt Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score?

By Lizzy Martini September 21, 2017

How does debt consolidation affect your credit score? We explore common options for debt consolidation and how each can help or hurt your credit.
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