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Loans & Credit (22)

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How to Start Saving Money to Buy a House

The process of buying a home should start long before you start house hunting. The first step in buying a house is actually to start saving for a...

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Facebook Live Recap: Debt Consolidation Q&A

People are always looking for a way to relieve the burdens of their debt. One excellent option to consider, to help ease the stress of having...

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A Closer Look: 15 Year vs. 30 Year Mortgages

Mortgage packages that are available these days are diverse and designed to facilitate all kinds of circumstances. A person can easily feel...

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Why Do Credit Scores Matter So Much?

There is a lot of talk about credit scores lately. You see ads online and on television about knowing, tracking, and improving your score constantly....

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Interview with a Lender: What is Debt Consolidation?

If you are struggling to pay all of your debt on time every month, then a debt consolidation loan might be a great option for you to gain some...

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The Basics of Debt Consolidation Agencies

If you are looking for a way to cope with your debt, then a credit counseling agency could help you find some relief. These credit counseling...

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Lessons Learned From Harvey and Irma

Both Category 4 hurricanes, Harvey and Irma struck the United States within a two-week period in 2017, causing widespread devastation. According to...

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What Does Preapproved Mean And Is It Important?

We have all seen it before in big bold letters on an envelope in your mailbox, “You’re Preapproved!” It’s usually for a credit card you didn’t ask...

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How Fast Does Your Credit Score Change?

Often, we are asked "how fast does a credit score change?" This especially comes up when you're working on improving your score after past credit...

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What It Takes to Get a Credit Score

People often ask us, "How do I get a credit score?" If you do not have a credit score, building one is fairly easy. Here's the basics to building a...

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