Three Major Signs a Debt Collection is Fake
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to get your money. One of their go-to tricks? Fake debt collection. If you are not careful, it is easy to get pressured into paying a debt that does…
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LaToya Irby is a full-time freelance writer and a graduate of the University of Alabama. She primarily writes about personal finance, freelancing, and other self-employment topics.
8 Things You Can Do With Money From a Side Job
Taking on a part-time job or making money from a side hustle can bring in more money than you know what to do with. Here are eight ideas for what you can do with money…
Thinking of Buying a New Car? 3 Reasons Not To
Buying a brand new car is definitely exciting. Maybe it’s knowing that you’re the first person to ever own the car. Or, knowing that you’ll have a few good years before you start having major mechanical…
3 Easy Ways to Avoid Double ATM Fees
Using your debit card at the ATM is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get cash from your checking account. Unfortunately, convenience usually comes with a cost you may be hit with a…
5 Credit Card Mistakes Almost Every Newbie Makes
Kids learning to ride a bike are most likely to make mistakes. Why? Because the feeling of being on a bike with no training wheels is unfamiliar to them. Similarly, young adults just starting out with…
Four Reasons Not to Get a Long-Term Auto Loan
More Americans are choosing long-term auto loans, up to 84 months in some cases. That’s seven years of car payments! Longer-term car loans are attractive because they allow buyers to purchase a more expensive vehicle with a lower monthly…
5 Things to Do Everyday for Better Finances
To get better at anything, you have to work on it often. That includes your finances. You can’t take a peek at your budget and balances once a month or so and expect to excel…
12 Tips for Reaching Your Financial Goals
If you’re serious about achieving your financial goals, follow these twelve tips to ensure your goals are more than just simple dreams. Make sure they’re specific enough. If you set a goal “to save more money,”…
Four Financial Rules You Don’t Have to Follow
Financial rules are supposed to guide your behavior and help you make good decisions. However, there are some rules that don’t apply to every person and situation. Here are a few of them. “Stay away…
Six Financial Things to Start the New Year Right
A new year means another opportunity to take your finances to the next level. You can start the new year right by doing these things at the beginning of January. Review last year’s progress. Track…