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KWe all want to get out of debt. Lower payments and more room in our monthly income to do other things is the goal. But, how do we get there? Many people have tried to pay off debt in the past and failed. Try these credit card payment solutions that really work to make 2017 your  … Read more

38% of households carry some credit card debt. The average amount of credit card debt is $5,700. However, those that carry balances without paying them off owe over $16,000. These numbers haven’t changed much over the last 5 years, but the locations of highest and lowest balances have. Take a look at credit card debt  … Read more

The thought of checking your credit can be scary. If you have bad credit you may avoid checking it altogether. This is never a good strategy. Good credit is possible. In order to improve your score, follow these simple tips for better credit. Simple Tips For Better Credit Check Your  Report Often There are several  … Read more

We all want to make more money this year.  Similarly, we all want to get out of debt or save more money. While you may think you are already doing all you can, chances are you are missing money. Here are a few ways to increase your income this year. Make More Money This Year  … Read more

There is no doubt that Gen X and Millennials now face more debt than prior generations. The student loan debt problem is a real burden among young adults today. The effects are far reaching. Poisoning their take home pay and ability qualify for a home. While we can all agree that college should be more affordable, managing  … Read more

Medical bills are one of the leading causes of Houston bankruptcy filings. Medical debt plagues the chronically ill and elderly more than the average family. There are two sides to the medical debt problem. Learning the strategies for managing medical debt properly can make all the difference in avoiding financial disaster. Managing Medical Debt People often  … Read more

40% of all households carry some sort of credit card debt. The average American household debt is around $5,700. The average for households that continuously carry a balance on their accounts is $16,048. Nearly half of debtors miss a payment or are late at some point in their financial lives. Managing credit card debt is  … Read more

Part of the American Dream is owning a home, but sometimes hard times fall on good people. No one deserves to lose their home or suffer financial hardship. Luckily, there are some ways to be better at Managing Mortgage Debt. You don’t have to risk losing your home to foreclosure if you follow these steps.  … Read more