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U.S. financial and economic topics from several finance writers.

Break These Bad Financial Habits ASAP

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Do you have bad financial habits? Have you come to find that these are stopping you from reaching your goals? Are you ready to make a change for the better? Here’s the good thing: you aren’t the only person with bad financial habits. Most people have at least one habit that they want to eliminate as soon as possible. Here are a handful of bad financial habits that you don’t need in your life: •    Impulse...
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One my horrible financial habits is buying clothes. I spend WAY too much money on this. One way I am working on fixing this is set... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:25
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The Personal Information Section of Your Credit Report

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At least once a year, you should request a copy of your credit report and review it in great detail. While it’s easy to focus most your time on the public records and credit accounts sections, there’s something else that deserves your attention: the personal information section. Your goal is to review each section of your credit report, paying close attention to every detail to ensure that there are no mistakes or incomplete information. Remember this:...
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My wife and I reviewed ours in December and somehow her brother's name and social security number was in the report. We are workin... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:24
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5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Premium

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Have you come to the conclusion that you’re paying too much for home insurance? Are you seeking ways to lower your premium, all without giving up too much (if anything) in terms of coverage? It goes without saying that you understand the importance of carrying a comprehensive home insurance policy. Even so, you should never get on board with the idea of overpaying for coverage. Below are five simple ways to lower your home insurance premium:...
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We just increased our deductible from $500 to $2500. While the deductible is high, this saved us over $500 a year in premiums. As ... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:23
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Ask Your Credit Card Company for These 3 Things

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If there is anything you don’t like about your credit card company it’s important to understand your options. For example, there may come a point when you call your company, discuss your situation, and ask if there is anything they can do for you. If you ask your credit card company for one or more of the following, don’t be surprised if they comply: •    Bonus points. This one is simple: you tell your credit card...
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If I miss a payment, which sometimes I do. I always call them to waive the fee. every time I have called, they have waived the fee... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:22
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6 Things to Look for In a Savings Account

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A savings account is more than just a place to keep your spare change or an account to hold your emergency fund. This place has to provide good protection for your money. You should put just as much consideration into choosing your savings account as you do with any other financial account. While you may be tempted to choose a savings account at your primary bank because it’s easier that way, you may be able to...
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Today, given the amount of saving account opportunities, you should never have to pay a monthly fee for the savings account. If yo... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:20
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What is Cryptocurrency?

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No matter where you turn to on the internet, you see articles and articles on Cryptocurrency. Even friends and family are likely pushing you to “invest” in cryptocurrency. However, given the incredibly fast rise of cryptocurrency, do many people even know what cryptocurrency really is? I decided to try to summarize what cryptocurrency is and offer you some additional high level details. What is Cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a digital / virtual currency designed to work...
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Really appreciate your offering all this information in one place. For me it has been so scattered I could not understand. At leas... Read More
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 18:47
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This is a great comprehensive introduction.
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 18:54
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How to Improve Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

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Your debt-to-income ratio is an important financial measure that tells the percentage of your monthly income that goes toward debt payments. In addition to your credit score, lenders use the debt-to-income ratio to approve your loan applications. Many lenders use your debt-to-income ratio to decide whether you can afford to take on mrore debt. Thankfully, unlike your credit score, you can calculate and easily manage your own debt-to-income ratio without much trouble and guesswork. Calculating Your Debt-to-Income...
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Great write up on how the Debt to Income works and the things we need to know to stay on our game. Working on mine so that I have ... Read More
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 18:55
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When I first started last year, my FICO scores were in the mid 500s to lower 600s. As of June 15, 2017, my partner and I were able... Read More
Saturday, 03 March 2018 19:58
Frank
Great article. My wife and I have been able to reduce our DTI from >40% to the low 20%s. Once we pay off all of our student loans,... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:19
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How Debt Collectors Find Out Where You Work

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If you think you’re safe from debt collector calls at work, think again. You’d be surprised at how much information a debt collector can find out about you with a few phone calls and internet searches. Debt collectors may call your job looking for you, particularly if they’re not able to get in touch with you any other way. You may be surprised to learn some of their tactics. Your original creditor. When you first applied for your...
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I have read and experienced through friends/family that these debt collectors can be horrible to deal with and a huge pain in the ... Read More
Saturday, 19 May 2018 14:18
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How to Get the Most From Your Credit Card Rewards

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 There are some rewards credit cards on the market right now. Most rewards credit cards are currently offering a great signup bonus if you meet a minimum spending requirement in the first few months of having your credit card. Earning credit card rewards gives you an extra benefit for spending you would have done anyway. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your credit card rewards. Pick the right rewards credit card. With...
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This offering hits the key points on Rewards. My past cards were without rewards and as a small spender figured it did not matter.... Read More
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 19:02
Frank
My general theme on credit card rewards is stick with a few great credit cards and use those for your big and regular purchases.... Read More
Monday, 30 April 2018 16:45
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Why Was Your Mortgage Loan Application Denied?

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Shopping for a home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. Unfortunately, if you receive one mortgage loan application denial after the next, this joy can soon turn to pain. With this in mind, it’s important to understand the most common reasons for a denial. This information can help you adjust your approach, thus increasing your chance of an approval in the future. Here are five common reasons for a mortgage loan...
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My friends were recently denied a mortgage because he has his own business and he started it 2 years ago. The banks have determine... Read More
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