July 6th, 2006 by rwebb
When I struggled paying off my debt, one of the easiest things to do was to be late on a bill. However, with late payments as much as $70 sometimes, that extra money that I often spent paying late payments (and then the overlimit fees that the late payment charges had caused) could have quickly [...]
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February 27th, 2006 by jhampton
Student loans are a great way to finance your college education but they can be
a nightmare if not taken with the right intention or the right
advice.
First, if you are able to afford school, don’t take loans.
Some schools may tell you that you need to take them or that it will establish
good credit. You never establish [...]
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December 20th, 2005 by rwebb
A recent article from Inc.com explained how wage growth is barely keeping up with inflation. According to the survey referenced in the article, "employees of both small and large companies are feeling more burdened by the combined weight of personal debt and higher costs of living." Data from the survey suggests that employees’ perception of [...]
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