7/17/17 | Jen Smith I have this memory vividly ingrained in my mind: My new fiancé was sitting next to me on the couch when he dropped the bomb on me that he wanted to pay off his student loans. I turned to him and sincerely asked, “What? Why?” That was our first conversation about...
You now have more rights if debt collectors are after you
Casey Fleming / October 28, 2016 Have you ever had debt collectors calling you? Most of us have, even those with perfectly good credit histories. Sometimes there is a final bill for a cell phone, medical or utility bill, and sometimes it’s just a mistake. And of course, sometimes we run into troubles and can’t...
Use a Budget Calculator to Limit Your Spending
Article link here If you owe a lot of money, limit how much more debt you pile on. Use a simple budget calculator to create a spending plan for the month. Experiment with living not just at your means, but below them. This means cutting expenses and living frugally. See how much you can save...
10 Debt Management Tips for New College Grads
replace with new post here From Money Talk Magazine Congratulations, college graduate! You’ve just completed an important milestone in your life. So now it’s time to face reality. If you had financial help along the way, it won’t be long before those you owe come knocking. The student loan debt won’t pay itself. So, you’ll...