7 Financial Pros and Cons of Living in a Small Town
Looking for ways to reach your financial goals faster? Small town life could be the answer.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
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Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes That Can Bring Old Debt Back to Life
Here’s how to avoid common missteps that can summon an old debt back to haunt you.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
Steer Clear of These 6 Common Car Repair Rip-Offs
Don’t let unnecessary car repairs crank up more credit card debt.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
6 Ways the Government May Give You Free Money During COVID-19
Congress is debating how Americans could get more financial relief.
Hope Dean
3 minute read
8 Things to Know About Auto Repossession
If you’re skidding towards auto repossession, it pays to know your rights.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Paying a Medical Bill in Collections
Make sure you perform this medical debt self-exam before paying a collection agency.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
To err is human. But you can avoid catastrophe by heeding others’ advice.
Jess Miller
3 minute read
7 Signs Your Online Soulmate is Out to Scam You
Watch out for dating site “cyber actors” eager to put the moves on your bank account.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
Watch Out for These 6 Emotional Triggers for Overspending
Are your emotions sabotaging your finances? Here’s what you can do to rein them back in.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Fail Before They Even Get Started
All the big mistakes to sidestep on your way to success.
John Rampton
6 minute read
7 Quotes on Money from the Famous Fathers of Music
These big daddies of music all had something to say about money.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
Could You Be a Cybercriminal’s Next ”Money Mule” Target?
Don’t let scammers lead you off a financial cliff as an unwitting money mule.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes When Paying off Debt
If you’re serious about getting rid of debt, don’t let these debt payoff missteps trip you up.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
6 Things a Credit Check Tells Potential Employers
Red flags on a pre-employment credit check can scare away the employer of your dreams.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
Survey Shows Americans Looking for Pandemic-Proof Employment
The COVID-19 crisis has millions of people looking for a new line of work.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
6 Roadblocks to Paying Off Debt and How to Overcome Them
You don’t have to be stuck on the highway to debt hell forever.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
How to Spot Fake Job Listings Posted by Cyber Criminals
All you need is a job. But all that fake “employer” wants is your personal information or money.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
6 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Here’s how to keep your credit rating in good health, even in scary financial times.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
60 Creative and Simple Ways to Save Money
Boost your savings with these tips and tricks.
Cameren Boatner
4 minute read
7 Things to Do When Facing Eviction for Not Paying Rent
You and your landlord each have rights in the eviction process. Make sure you know yours.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
8 Strategies to Get Approved for an Apartment when You Have Poor Credit
Don’t give up renting a decent place before trying these options to help with approval.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
6 Ways the Coronavirus Crisis Affects Americans’ Retirement Plans
The troubled economic terrain due to COVID-19 has shifted retirement goals for many.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Medical Identity Theft
Take these steps to keep medical identity thieves stuck in the waiting room.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
8 Top Ways Americans Spend More Shopping While Stuck at Home
Here are the things Americans are filling their shopping carts with most while social distancing.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
7 Tips for Staying Focused on Your Job Search
Don’t let worry and anxiety paralyze your job search efforts. Here’s how to stay on track.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
6 Tips for Putting a Stop to Anxiety Shopping
Is your cart spilling over due to coronavirus anxiety? Try these tips for overspending immunity.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
5 Fast-Cash Options to Avoid When You’re Desperate
When you need money fast, don’t fall prey to easy options that can worsen financial troubles.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
8 Ways to Save on Restaurant Food Delivery
Don’t allow takeout delivery fees to take a bite out of your budget.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
5 Ways to Use Online Networking to Land a Job
Even when in-person networking events are scarce, you can still mingle with online networking.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
6 Ways to Save Money at the Farmer’s Market
Save a bushel of bucks at the farmer’s market with these shopping strategies.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
How to Save Money on Exercise Equipment
Do you break out in a sweat at the high prices of exercise equipment? Save with these 7 tips.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
11 Easy Foods You Can Take to Work to Save Money on Lunch
Taking your lunch to work doesn’t have to mean a daily diet of boring frozen entrees.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
5 Things to Consider Before Borrowing Money from Family and Friends
Don’t ask for a loan from those you love before reading these tips for a better outcome.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
How to Appeal a Health Insurance Claim Denial
Here’s what you need to know before filing an appeal to your health insurance provider.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
6 Consumer Rights to Know about Debt Collection
These consumer protection laws can protect you from bullying or disreputable debt collectors.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
7 Things You Can Sell Online Fast When Money is Tight Due to COVID-19
A quick inventory around your home could bring in hundreds of dollars to help pay bills.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
5 Options When You Can’t Pay Your Student Debt
Here’s how to relieve the financial burden that came with your college degree.
John Boitnott
10 minute read
How to Understand Charges on Hospital and Doctor Bills
Taking time to examine the boring details on your hospital bill can help slash medical debt.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
5 States With the Most Unemployment Claims Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Only one of the top five is a Democratic-leaning state.
Hope Dean
4 minute read
7 Reasons You May Want to Hire a Medical Billing Advocate
Losing sleep over hospital and doctor bills? Here’s how a medical billing advocate can help.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read