Debt settlement vs. Bankruptcy—Pros and Cons

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Filing for bankruptcy can often seem like the easier way out of unplayable debt. However, it has severe, long-term effects that are almost impossible to correct. Debt settlement, on the other hand, can be a more optimal solution for many—read on to find out the pros and cons of each option.

Debt Consolidation: Become Financially Free

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Being in debt can be stressful, we understand that. Oftentimes, it comes as the result of factors outside of our control: job loss, unexpected medical bills, divorce, or any other number of things that can wreck your budget and send your finances into a tailspin.  According to a recent CNBC study, the average millennial has over $25,000 of […]

2 Shocking Downsides to Only Making Minimum Credit Card Payments

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Many credit card users set their accounts to autopay their minimum payment and go on spending. Paying $25 or 1% to 2% of your balance every month sounds easy… because it is. That’s why 45% of millennials are only making their minimum payments.  This set-it and forget-it attitude allows you to dodge late fees and keep your account in […]