Debt

Should You Get a Second Job to Pay Off Debt?

11.13.2010 by Jason Price 7 comments
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I’ve seen the unfortunate story all too many times when there just isn’t enough income to pay all the bills each month and make significant progress in paying off debt. It leaves people in a seemless hopeless state and they ponder bankruptcy, debt settlement, giving up and more…

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What Factors Influence Your FICO Score & Why It Doesn’t Matter

11.04.2010 by Guest 11 comments
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Many aspects of finances are widely misunderstood, especially in the greed-filled and deceitful society we live in today. One prominent part of finance in this country, the FICO score, is also one of the most misrepresented. My hope is to help clear up the mystery that is FICO by explaining what it is determined by, what it determines, and why it does not (really) matter…

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How Combining Your Finances Can Improve Your Marriage

11.02.2010 by Craig Ford 10 comments
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When my wife and I were first married we instinctively combined all our finances. To us it was just one of the things you do when you get married. It was like getting a new social security card, changing your name, going on a honeymoon – all stuff we just thought newly married coupled did. It didn’t take us long to discover that not every couple combined their finances…

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Success Story: Tithing and Paying Off A House In 5 Years

10.25.2010 by Guest 20 comments

In 2005 I began tithing regularly. I got introduced to the concept that all things belong to God and I am merely a steward. At the time I had been renting an apartment for two years and finally I decided to get a place to my own. I turned 30 that year and somehow my life’s priorities were changing both in the material and spiritual sense…

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Should You Sell Your House to Pay Off Debt?

10.13.2010 by Joe Plemon 17 comments
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“Help!” you are crying. “My debt load is weighting me down so much that I am considering selling my house to get rid of it. Should I?” Although I appreciate your willingness to sacrifice in order to dump debt, selling your house may not be the best way. Ask yourself the following question: Why am I in debt?

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8 Money Questions That Have a Lasting Impact on Your Finances

10.10.2010 by Craig Ford 11 comments
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Making decisions can be hard work. Sometimes I get tired of trying to choose between all the options of life.  Truth be told, some decisions that I thought were important turned out to have little or no impact on my life.  Other decisions that I made are still impacting me (either positively or negatively). In [...]

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Good Debt or Bad Debt | The Crayola Approach

09.01.2010 by Craig Ford 9 comments
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I recently bought a pack of 64 crayons for my daughter. I had no idea there were so many colors. Back in my day, the world of colors consisted only of a handful of primary colors. But with the help of…

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5 Steps for Married Couples to Get Out of Debt Together

08.05.2010 by Craig Ford 3 comments
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When couples move in different directions, it is nearly impossible for them to make any progress.  Often times, if one spouse makes a few steps forward, the other makes just enough bad choices to take it all back. This is never any more true than when couples are facing debt problems. Moving in different directions [...]

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How To Apply A Lump Sum Payment To Your Debt

07.23.2010 by Craig Ford 6 comments
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It’s been several months since I’ve listened to the Dave Ramsey show. However, yesterday I decided it was time to get some post ideas as Dave seems to be a great resource for just that. A caller said they were getting a $70,000 inheritance and they were wondering how they should use it. They have about $100,000 in debt…

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Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?

07.19.2010 by Jason Price 19 comments
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How much debt do you have? Well, I’ve accumulated quite a bit of debt over the last 10 years. I suppose I’ve been a bit careless and now I’m starting to fill the pressure from it. I mean, I can’t make my monthly payments anymore. But…some of my debt is good, right? Really, what do you mean? It’s not all bad…

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