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How Can You Get Out of Debt with Bad Credit?
As many as 8 out of 10 American adults have some form of debt and the vast majority are stuck in a persistent cycle of interest, penalty fees, and escalating APRs. Itâs not always something they accumulated through careless abandon or something they acquired as a means of paying for a lifestyle they otherwise canât […]
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Some White Borrowers May Get Refunds in a Racial Discrimination Settlement. Here’s Why.
Even under normal circumstances, racial discrimination can be hard to spot. Identifying discrimination in car purchases and loans is particularly challenging, however â auto dealers don’t have to log the ethnicity of borrowers, and car loan terms are often bargained as part of a complex transaction. Still, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promised to be… Read More
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Can You Pay Off Your Debt without Hurting Your Credit?
In an ideal world, your credit score would improve the moment you pay off your debts. Credit bureaus would be notified, credit scoring systems would account for your improved reliability, and your financial future would begin as new. But, unfortunately, it isnât quite that straightforward. Debt relief can devastate credit scores and, in most cases, […]
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Credit Card Debt in the United States: Trends and Issues
The average American consumer receives their first credit card aged 20. For many, itâs an exciting time, further proof they have ascended into adulthood and are ready for financial independence. The delinquency rate is high on these cards, but the credit is low, often between $1,500 and $2,000, and it gives the borrower a way […]
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How Not to Pay off Debt: Dangerous Strategies to Avoid
Debt is a messy business and debt payoff strategies can be just as messy. If youâre not careful, these strategies can do untold damage to your credit score, drastically reduce your cash flow, and make life very difficult for you. It could take years to recover and, in some cases, you may be worse off […]
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in a Few Short Years
The Urban Institute and other reliable sources say that more than 26.9 million Americans own their homes outright. Itâs the second American Dream – the dream that comes after buying a home in the first place. Think about how much your life would change if your home were paid off in the next five years. […]
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The 4 Smartest Ways to Cope With a Tax Bill You Canât Afford
Discovering that you owe the IRS money is never a good feeling. If youâre staring down a tax bill you canât afford to pay from 2020, youâre no doubt in good company. Countless people have turned to gig work to survive, which can result in surprise tax bills. Expanded jobless benefits have been a lifeline [â¦]
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Can closing costs change on the closing disclosure?
Some closing costs can increase on the Closing Disclosure (CD) but others can’t. Here’s how to use the CD to get the deal you were promised.