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Month: September 2018

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Debt

These 3 Steps Lowered My Debt to Income Ratio in 1 Year!

September 30, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton
Meet your behind-the-scenes credit “influencer”. Did you know that there’s a BIG star of your credit show (often overlooked) that goes up for audition each and every time you apply for a loan or credit card? Yes! It’s your debt-to-income...

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Minimalist Lifestyle

How I fell in love in Seattle for $3

September 27, 2018 / Katherine Karaus
How I fell in love in Seattle for $3If the dating scene is wearing out your wallet (and your liver) with $15 craft cocktails, you’re not alone. It’s a pretty expensive and unsustainable way to find a life partner. There’s a better way. It takes a bit of...

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Real Money Talk

How to Cash a Money Order in 5 Simple Steps

September 26, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo
How to Cash a Money Order in 5 Simple StepsHave you heard of money orders but are not sure what they are or when they’re used? We’re here to answer all of your questions. A money order is a secure payment method for sending a prepaid amount. Money orders...

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Credit Info

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Credit Cards

September 26, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Credit CardsCredit cards can be a dream come true — or a nightmare – for your finances, and it all depends on how you use them. If you use credit for the perks and rewards without ever carrying a balance, for...

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Debt

Should I Consolidate My Debt? What You Need to Know

September 26, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo
Should I Consolidate My Debt? What You Need to KnowDebt can be a very powerful tool you can use to invest in your future — whether that’s through education, assets, or even business ventures. Unfortunately, the amount you owe on your various debts can quickly grow out of control...

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Financial Planning

Calculating Your Smart Home Investment

September 26, 2018 / Mark Simmonds
Calculating Your Smart Home InvestmentWith all of today’s home-based tech gadgets and virtual personal assistants, smart homes are quickly becoming ubiquitous. And with high demand for connected products, so too comes ease of use, accessibility and affordability.   But as with all expenses, it’s important...

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Budgeting

Jessica Naziri of TechSesh on the New Mint for iOS Look

September 25, 2018 (Last Modified: December 13, 2018) / Jessica Naziri
Jessica Naziri of TechSesh on the New Mint for iOS LookIf you ever wished for an easier way to figure out what you should do to improve your financial health– stop what you’re doing and read up! Maybe you’ve heard me talk about Mint’s website and mobile app and how...

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Real Money Talk

#RealMoneyTalk: This Trip Is Costing Me Too Much

September 24, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton
#RealMoneyTalk: This Trip Is Costing Me Too MuchA few months ago one of my best friends from high school texted me to say that in two weeks she planned to surprise our other friend for her 30th birthday. The two of them live in Southern cities that...

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Housing Finances

Proof of Income: What It Is and What You Can Use

September 24, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo
Proof of Income: What It Is and What You Can UseProof of income is an important number to lenders, landlords,and many other entities. Your income is a factor that can determine a number of things from your health insurance plan to the amount you receive for a personal loan. It’s...

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Relationships

These 5 Tech Tools Can Help You Get to Your Financial Freedom Faster

September 21, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton
These 5 Tech Tools Can Help You Get to Your Financial Freedom FasterFreedom —it’s a word we frequently hear, especially when it comes to our finances. For most of us, financial freedom may seem just out of reach. Right when you think you’re close to paying off your debt, life throws you...

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