Advice & Expertise Blog

Articles in April 2023

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   How to Get a Car Loan with Bad Credit

   Kat Tretina April 27, 2023  •  3 Minute Read

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   If you’re new to credit or are trying to rebuild, getting an auto loan can be difficult. Even though auto loans are secured by the car itself, many auto lenders are uneasy about lending to someone with a poor track record.

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   7 Dangerous Places to Carry a Debit Card

   Kat Tretina April 26, 2023  •  3 Minute Read

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   It’s important to know that you shouldn’t rely on a debit card for everything. In fact, using a debit card can sometimes be downright dangerous. Here are seven occasions when using a debit card just doesn’t make sense.

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   Stick To a Budget

   Amanda Peterson April 26, 2023  •  3 Minute Read

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   This can be a tough task for some, but if you want to spend wisely, you must remain diligent about sticking to a budget! This week we go over how to stick to a budget. Having a budget keeps your spending in check and makes sure that your savings are on track for the future.

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   Paint Cabinets Instead of Buying New

   Amanda Peterson April 21, 2023  •  2 Minute Read

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   Your home needs updates. Your bank account begs to differ. Frugal Friday covers the idea of painting your cabinets, rather than buying new!

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   Summer Vacation Options that Won’t Break Your Budget

   Holly Johnson April 16, 2023  •  6 Minute Read

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   Summer will soon be in full swing, and the long sunny days are likely making you long for some fun time away. There’s no better time to soak up all this world has to offer than during the warm summer months. There’s just one problem: How can you take a vacation when you’re on a budget?

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   Buy Clothes at End of Season

   Amanda Peterson April 13, 2023  •  2 Minute Read

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   If your size doesn't change much, stocking up on clothes at the end of the season is a great way to save money, and have a good supply of new clothes for next year. Thrifty Thursday talks about diving into those deep discounts of shopping for new clothes!

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   The Factors Separating Good Credit From Great Credit

   CreditSoup Staff April 12, 2023  •  4 Minute Read

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   If you are reading this and care about your financial health, odds are you check your credit score regularly. But do you know what goes into determining that mysterious number?

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   Joint Finances: How Sharing Money Can Bring Couples Closer

   Holly Johnson April 11, 2023  •  5 Minute Read

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   There’s a reason the divorce rate hovers around 40 to 50 percent at any given time. Marriage is hard, and it often comes with issues you can’t foresee. You marry “in sickness and in health” and “for rich or for poor,” but that doesn’t mean you actually expect the worst-case scenario to happen. And when life gives you lemons, divorce is often the easiest way out.

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   Don't Spend Your Tax Return - Here's Why

   Amanda Peterson April 5, 2023  •  1 Minute Read

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   If you have BIG plans for that tax return you might be receiving this year, we're here to say don't. CreditSoup's Wise Spend Wednesday tip this week is to not spend your tax return. Save it instead!

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