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Loans & Credit (16)

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The Basics of a Debt Protection Plan for Your First Alliance Loans

Applying for a new loan can be exciting, but stressful. What if you’re unable to make a payment because you lost your job or you had to go to the...

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What To Do If You Fall Behind On Your Mortgage

When you sign for a mortgage, you’re getting a lot of new things. You’ll be living in a new house and opening a new chapter in your life.

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What is an Interest-Only Payment?

One of the worst parts about financial hardship is not being able to pay all your bills. It’s embarrassing, and if you can’t make a loan or a...

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Personal Line of Credit vs. Home Equity Line of Credit

One of the best financial tools to help you keep your head above water in uncertain times is a personal line of credit. It’s like a personal loan in...

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4 Steps to Take if You’re Falling Behind on a Loan

While taking out a loan can make huge purchases affordable, it also comes with an obligation to make regular payments each month. If you get...

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Should I use a Personal Line of Credit or a Credit Card?

You probably know about personal loans and how versatile they can be, but you might not know about personal lines of credit. Personal lines of credit...

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Should You Get a Personal Line of Credit or a Personal Loan?

One of the most versatile loans you can get from a financial institution is a personal loan. You can use the money for anything from funding your...

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How Does Vehicle Repossession Work

When you chose to use a loan to purchase a vehicle you probably had full intentions to make the all your payments on time. However, life happens and...

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Tips to Make Credit Cards Your Best Friends

If you use a credit card properly, it can be an amazing tool. When credit is used irresponsibly, however, it can become your worst nightmare. You can...

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Can A Loan Modification Help You?

Most of the time, paying off a loan is easy. All you have to do is make the monthly payments on time, and if you have a stable job and have made sure...

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