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9 Ways to Borrow Money

By Michael Knisley | April 11, 2023

You have options when you’re in the market to borrow money. How do you choose? The smart borrower understands what he or she needs from a loan, whether that’s a…

What Is a Finance Charge?

By Michael Knisley | March 25, 2023

It might seem like a windfall when you get a new credit card or take out a new loan. Suddenly, you’ve got some breathing room with your money! You can…

Paying Off Debt On A Fixed Income

By Sarah Brady | February 24, 2023

When money is tight, it can seem practically impossible to pay off debt. You might feel stuck in a cycle where you pay down debt one day, and then rack…

How to Cut Your Utility Bills This Winter, No Matter Your Heating Fuel

By Bill Fay | June 10, 2021

As the temperature outside drops, your utility bill is on the rise. We get it. It’s cold outside and you want to keep warm and cozy inside, but before you…

What To Do with Gift Cards if a Store is Out of Business?

By Katherine Pilnick | June 10, 2021

Gift cards are always popular gift choices. They’re appropriate for any occasion, they never go out of style and they never lose their value. That is, of course, until the…

What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction

By Bill Fay | June 9, 2021

What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction Facing an eviction? Call for help. We can help connect with assistance programs to help you stay in your home. Call Now: (800)…

Best Ways To Get Rid of Debt

By Bill Fay | May 27, 2021

There are three truths to debt: Getting into it can be fun. Getting out of it is not. Getting rid of it is worth the effort. And just why is…

Adding a Teenager to Your Car Insurance Policy

By Max Fay | May 27, 2021

Teens see a driver’s license as a ticket to adulthood and adventure while their parents likely view it as a torpedo aimed at their household budget. The cost of adding…

Phone Bills Bring a Holiday Surprise: 62 Percent in Fees

By Bill Fay | May 27, 2021

Do you know anything about the California Relay and Community Surcharge or the Texas Poison Control Fee? How about the Federal Excise Tax? Or the Universal Service Fee? Those are…

10 Things to Know When Shopping for a Car

By Bill Fay | May 27, 2021

There are 250 million registered passenger vehicles in the U.S. today — and just 115 million American households. According to government statistics, 57 percent of those households have two or…