Financial Illiteracy—Why It’s a Problem and How to Avoid it
“Financial illiteracy is not unique to any one population. It affects everyone; men and women, young and old, across all racial and socioeconomic lines. No longer can we stand by …
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How To Tackle ‘Debt Stress’: 5 Top Tips
Having out-of-control debt is a source of major stress and worry for many. Debt can start small and manageable, but often continues to escalate if not handled properly. Dealing properly with debt …
How an Index Card Helped Me Get Out of Credit Card Debt
Today I’m excited to share a get-out-of-debt-success-story with you. It’s actually the story of a life-long family friend, Stephen Gardner and his wife working together to do what many young families …
How to Calculate Your Real Debt and the Quickest-Least Expensive Way to Pay It Off
It is often a good thing to take a look at a debt calculator to find the total Real Debt (debt+ interest) that you will pay and when you …
9 Ways to Get a Degree Without Going into Debt
I graduated with my bachelor’s degree at age 20 with zero debt. I didn’t have the help of any grants or scholarships. My parents stressed that us kids needed to …
How to Avoid Debt
People who make a lot of money, and I mean A LOT of money are not always financially rich. I once heard about a plastic surgeon that was very well …