Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in January 2018

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   Take These 5 Steps Out of Holiday Debt

   Holly Johnson January 30, 2018  •  4 Minute Read

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   The bad news is, debt is pervasive, relentless, and a lot like Mogwai. If you feed it, it just keeps growing and growing as interest compounds over and over again. The good news is, there are some ways to put a lid on your holiday debt – and all your other debts – for good.

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   How to Get a Personal Loan with Bad Credit

   Kat Tretina January 29, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   Whether if you have credit card debt or are facing an emergency and need extra cash, a personal loan can be a useful tool. However, if you have less-than-stellar credit, finding a lender to approve you can be tricky. But, it’s not impossible. Here’s what you need to do to get a personal loan with bad credit.

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   When Is it Time to Take Out a Business Loan for Your Side Gig?

   Kat Tretina January 26, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   When your side gig takes off, it's not uncommon to hit a wall. You've expanded your small business to its capacity with the supplies, space and inventory you have now. To make it go further, you need more money. Here are three ways to know it’s time to add more capital to your business, and where to go to find it.

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   How the Republican Tax Plan Will Affect You

   Kat Tretina January 24, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   When Republicans first unveiled their plans for a new tax plan, critics tore it apart. Now that the bill is becoming a reality, it’s important to understand just how it will affect you and your finances.

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   Save On Airfare: 5 Tips to Never Pay for Checked Baggage Again

   Holly Johnson January 18, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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   In terms of saving on checked baggage, there are several strategies to avoid this cost – which can easily add up to $200 round-trip for a family of four - altogether. Before you head out on your next getaway, consider these strategies:

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   Should I Invest in Cryptocurrency?

   Kat Tretina January 17, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   But just because an investment is trending doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. To help you decide if it’s right for you, let’s explore what cryptocurrencies are, the three major types and where to invest. We’ll also discuss some of the pitfalls that are unavoidable with these investments.

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   Using Short Term Loans Responsibly

   Kat Tretina January 15, 2018  •  3 Minute Read

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   Short term loans have a bad reputation for creating a debt cycle that is difficult to escape. However, if used responsibly, short term loans can help out in an emergency or with an unexpected expense. There are number of options for those seeking short term loan possibilities.

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   Financial Resolutions - How to Reach your New Year Goals

   CreditSoup Staff January 5, 2018  •  1 Minute Read

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   In order to conquer debt and regain financial control in the New Year, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with some key terms and strategies.

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   The Young Adults Guide to Finance

   CreditSoup Staff January 2, 2018  •  8 Minute Read

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   Growing up is inherently unnerving. Money, however, doesn't have to be the scary monster that many people think.

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