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Are you interested in applying for a personal loan? Do you have reason to believe this could be the best way to fund an upcoming purchase or deal with an unexpected expense? Are you on the fence as to whether or not you should use a personal loan? There are many benefits of a personal loan, including the fact that these are unsecured. In other words, the lender doesn’t require any collateral. Note: unsecured loans typically...

Saving money isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially if you’re not a saver by nature. But with a solid goal and a clear plan, you can meet your own personal savings targets. Here are a few steps to take to make it happen. Set a goal. To be able to meet your savings goal, first you have to set one. Don’t just set your goal based on a random number you pull from thin air....

If you need to purchase a car (new or used), it would great if you were in a position to purchase the car in cash. Unfortunately, very few people are in that kind of financial position to be able to do that. That really only leaves you with one option: financing the car through an auto loan. While that may be the only option available for you, I wanted to lay out some disadvantages you may...

Paying off your loans is very important for a young individual. But saving for retirement is also very important. 401ks are a very important part of your retirement. Retirement savings is critical for every person and are critical for young investors. Delaying your retirement options, especially investing in your 401K can be detrimental to your life savings. The earlier you start, the better off you are likely to be. Below are a few advantages to investing...

All your hard work has finally paid off and your boss has just informed you that you’ve received a raise effective on your next paycheck. Many people automatically start thinking about how much additional money they’ll be able to spend each month. It’s understandable that you want to use your extra money to improve your life, but makes sure you’re being smart about it. Don’t assume anything until you see your paycheck. A 5% increase in...

Everyone usually knows they need to pay off their debt. However, it is much easier said than done. If you really want to get out of debt and stay out, there are a few habits that can help. Below are a few habits that can help you lower your expenses and pay off your outstanding debt faster.  Track, record, and monitor all expenses: The first thing to do is to track, record, and monitor your daily expenses. This...

With the holiday season slowing moving into the past, it won’t be long before you’re reviewing your budget to see where things stand (if you haven’t done so already). Like many, you may find  that you overspent during the holidays. From gifts to food, from travel to entertainment, you didn’t make the best decisions over the past month or so. Here are three important steps to take if you find yourself in this position: •    Assess...

I wanted to provide everyone an update on my progress on paying off my student loans. This not only helps me keep track of my progress, but I hope it provide others in my situation an example as well as some helpful tips. I am officially one year in, and I have paid $17,400 towards my student loans. While this number feels great, I know I still have a long way to go. With my interest...

This may be an obvious statement, but since I haven't spoke on credit card debt in a few posts I wanted to reiterate it. Credit card debt is one of the worst kinds of debt! Avoid it as much as possible! People who are not financial savvy or are not informative on personal finances can easily get sucked in by credit card companies. While I put the ultimate responsibility on the consumer, credit card companies know...

When you apply for a credit card, you probably want to know whether you’re approved right away. Thanks to technology, there are many credit cards that can give you an instant approval decision in under a minute. If you apply for a credit card online, chances are, the credit card issuer will be able to tell you right away whether your application is approved. Instant Approval vs. Guaranteed Approval When you’re making an application, keep in...