Debt has become a way of life for many of us. Our grandparents hardly knew what debt was, but today if you don’t have some sort of payments, then you’re considered a radical. No car payment? That’s weird. No house payment? Now that’s just plain...
When you’re actively trying to pay off debt, it can seem like literally everything is getting in your way and derailing you from your goals. There’s also the fear of sinking deeper into debt, or accumulating new debt right after you become debt free. The fear of...
Student loan debt plagues many recent college graduates and working professionals. Although sometimes you can get through college without incurring student loan debt, most students aren’t so lucky. With at least two-thirds of all graduates leaving America’s...
Having a monthly budget set in place is a way for you to better manage your finances without worrying or stressing over bills you receive regularly. The more actively you get involved with managing your household’s budget, the easier it is to keep yourself...
One of the biggest problems facing college graduates today is student loan debt. College costs are rising dramatically and with that comes increased debt to pay for those costs. Today’s students graduate with tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt....
Last year the Federal Reserve released statistics indicating that the average U.S. household carries $15,611 in credit card debt, $155,192 in mortgage debt, and $32,264 in student loan debt. That’s a lot of debt! If you don’t have a mortgage or any outstanding student...
