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Tired of debt always looming over your shoulder, but don’t know how to start making a dent? Are you feeling like you’re drowning in monthly payments, without seeing any progress? Paying off debt takes a lot of work – but there’s a proven way to finally make some headway. Whether you’ve got a few
5 tips for selling your used car
The used and pre-owned car market is hot right now. With a global chip shortage still affecting the supply of new cars, savvy buyers are looking for used cars to fill in the gap. If you’re looking to get rid of an expensive extra car, why not take advantage of the market and make some extra cash?
7 tips for back-to-school shopping
The summer is flying by (it’s not just you, we promise), and it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping. When you’re on a budget, school shopping can be a source of extra stress. But with a few simple tricks, you can save your wallet and set your kids up for a great year of
5 tips for buying a home in a seller’s market
With low interest rates, a low supply of new houses, and an explosion of new buyers, the housing market is seeing a surge in demand - which means rising housing prices and a hyper-competitive seller’s market. While the market may be challenging (especially for new home buyers) you don’t have to give
3 ways inflation is affecting your budget (plus three ways you can take action)
If you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably heard something about inflation, along with all the negative impacts it’s going to have on your wallet. While it may sound complicated, inflation just means that the costs of goods are going up – and your dollars are worth a bit less. There’s a
4 things to know before buying a car in 2021
Even though it’s been over a year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still feeling some of the effects on our everyday purchases – and cars are no exception. If you’re in the market for a new car, here are 4 things you should know before you head out to the nearest dealership 1.
4 surprising things that won’t actually hurt your credit score (and one thing you need to STOP doing!)
Credit scores can be mystifying, and it’s hard to know what really impacts your numbers. But without knowing what does and doesn’t impact your credit score, it’s hard to know where to focus your attention. Here are four things that DON’T affect your credit score - and one thing that you can stop