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Deb Hipp

Deb Hipp is a full-time freelance writer based in Kansas City, Mo. Deb went from being unable to get approved for a credit card or loan 20 years ago to having excellent credit today and becoming a homeowner. Deb learned her lessons about money the hard way. Now she wants to share them to help you pay down debt, fix your credit and quit being broke all the time. Deb’s personal finance and credit articles have been published at Credit Karma and The Huffington Post.

debt

6 Steps for Vetting a Debt Settlement Company

How can you know if a debt settlement company is legitimate? Taking these steps is a good start.

3 minute read

credit

What Do Employers Look For In A Background Check

Don’t let a pre-employment background screening keep you from getting hired at your dream job.

4 minute read

insurance

What To Do If An Insurance Company Will Not Pay A Claim

Here’s what you need to know before filing an appeal to your health insurance provider.

3 minute read

housing

Relocating? What to Consider and How to Save Moving

Whether you’re moving cross-country or just across town, don’t move to your dream destination before checking out these make-or-break factors.

10 minute read

6 Ways Pre-Marriage Financial Counseling May Head Off Divorce

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Financial Marriage Counseling May Head Off Divorce

Vow to understand each other’s views on money before the wedding to avoid squabbles later.

6 minute read

Student loan debt pressures may lead to divorce

student loans

5 Ways Student Loan Debt Affects Divorcing Borrowers

Student loan debt can lead to divorce or trap you in an unhappy marriage

3 minute read

debt

Money Conflicts That Can Lead to Divorce

Now that the honeymoon is over, don’t let money issues send you to the divorce lawyer.

4 minute read

divorce

How to Avoid More Debt During Divorce

Divorces are expensive, however. Paying for a divorce could cost thousands of dollars, with the average cost of divorce in the U.S. running around $15,000, and a divorce that goes to trial costs as much as $20,000 on average, according to personal finance site TheStreet. Around 40% of respondents took on more than $5,000 in debt right […]

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