The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt across the country. Whole cities are locked down. The economy is contracting. Millions of Americans are furloughed or have lost their jobs. What effect has all this had on people’s finances? A recent survey confirms what we intuitively know. People are spending far more than they… Read More »
COVID-19 Could Push You Towards Payday Loans — Here’s Why You Should Resist
Calculate How Much Your Loan Really Costs (It’s More Than You Think)
If you need money quickly, walk into a payday loan store and leave in a few minutes with $300 or $500 in your pocket. Nothing could be simpler. But this convenience comes at a cost. Payday loans are the most expensive way to borrow money. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a United States… Read More »
Tips for Negotiating with Your Creditors
When you are having trouble paying back your payday loans, it can lead to major problems with the rest of your finances, as well. You may find that you need to put off paying something else to ensure the payday loan payments make it in. Over time, this can cause your credit score to take… Read More »
The Difference Between Debt Consolidation and Debt Settlement
Debt consolidation and debt settlement are two financial help options available for those who are struggling with more debt than they can repay. Often, people use these terms in the same way, as if they mean the same thing. In reality, these two solutions are very different options for debt relief. We’ll look at what… Read More »
Should You Keep Using Payday Loans to Get By?
There’s a figure out there that shows that in 2010, 12 million United States adults had a payday loan. In addition to that, nearly 6% of Americans have used a payday loan at some point in the last five years. That’s a lot of people who are funding these loan companies, which many believe are… Read More »
Improving Your Credit Score After Payday Loans
There are a few different things that determine your ability for obtaining credit from a financial institution, and one of the most important among them is your credit score. Your score is an index that is designed to show your qualification status and how much of a loan or credit card limit you are allowed…. Read More »
Getting Out of Payday Loan Debt
When it comes to getting out of debt, whether related to payday loans or otherwise, you need a plan. Of course, you also then need to put that plan into play. This article will assist you in determining a plan. As you use this information, you’ll want to keep an eye on your budget and… Read More »
Debt Consolidation and Credit Score: How They Affect Each Other
If you are struggling with a number of credit card debts, payday loans, or other debts, one choice you may be considering is debt consolidation. Making this move allows you to pay off your loans more quickly, reduce your monthly payments, or both. But you may also wonder how debt consolidation can affect your credit… Read More »
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