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Debt

6 Tips for Getting Started on Your Debt Consolidation

January 13, 2020 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Mahima Dutt
When many hear of the phrase ‘debt consolidation’, it immediately causes eyebrow raises, followed by a slew of questions:  Why would I need to do that? How does it benefit me in the end? Where do I even get started?...

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#RealMoneyTalk: Your PSL Is Not Going to Make or Break Your Bank

October 16, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
A man notices his co-worker drinking a latte. He asks, “How often do you drink lattes?”  “Every day,” says the co-worker.  “Wow! Every day for 30 years of your professional career!” says the man. “That’s so much money! A latte...

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Debt

6 Tips to Get Ahead of Your Student Loans Before the Grace Period Ends

July 9, 2019 (Last Modified: January 14, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
Thinking about your student loans in the weeks after graduation might feel like the ultimate buzz kill. Plus, you figure you still have a 6-month grace period to enjoy post-grad life before that first student loan bill comes due. But...

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Real Money Talk

You’re Not Alone: The Top 4 #RealMoneyTalk Stories That Are Just Like You

April 1, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
Does this sound like you? “I brought this money mess on myself. I should have known more about finance and now I’m stuck.” #RealMoneyTalk, we’ve all been there. You’re not alone in how you feel about money, but most of...

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Real Money Talk

5 Days to a (Successful) Financial Detox

January 22, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
After the holidays, we’re all trying to cut back: on calories, spending, and other indulgences that make the holidays (arguably) the best time of the year. You know how juice cleanses shock your system into a total reboot? You can...

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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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Relationships

Tips For College Savings Month That Will Make You More Prepared For School

September 18, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton
Tips For College Savings Month That Will Make You More Prepared For SchoolIt’s your last year of college and you are focused on making sure that you actually graduate and hopefully find a job that will help you pay your student loans and also be able to afford to eat something other...

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Real Money Talk

The Price You Pay When You Ignore Your Finances

August 27, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
The Price You Pay When You Ignore Your FinancesWho here is guilty of ignoring their finances? *Raises hand* Paying attention to your finances is like going to the gym: you know you’re supposed to do it, but chances are you’re better at finding an excuse than actually following...

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Debt, Housing Finances

What is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio for a Mortgage

August 14, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo
What is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio for a MortgageTo qualify for a mortgage, it’s recommended that your debt to income ratio is below 43%. Credit score and job stability aside, your debt-to-income ratio is one of the most important factors mortgage lenders use to evaluate your creditworthiness because...

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Debt

How to Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (and What It Means)

August 8, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Turbo
How to Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (and What It Means)Of the three key numbers that determine your financial health—verified income, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio—debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is probably the least commonly discussed. What is debt-to-income ratio? It’s a key indicator of whether you’re living within your means, and...

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