American Financial Solutions Blog
How to Apply for a Student Loan
Whether you’re entering your freshman year or finishing up a graduate degree, a new year of college can be both exciting and stressful. In addition to choosing your classes and degree path you’ll, have to find a way to pay for your education. Fortunately, there are a variety of...
Posted on April 7, 2017
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Bad News for FFEL Student Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education's decision to reverse it's rule on the addition of collection fees to student loans may cost borrowers thousands of dollars.
Posted on March 21, 2017
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The Pros and Cons of Owning a Home
Buying your own home is a cornerstone of the American Dream and likely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Without proper consideration and planning that dream can turn into a credit nightmare. Before you buy it’s important to consider all the potential pros and cons, so you can make an educated purchase.
Posted on March 14, 2017
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When It’s Time to Consider Filing for Bankruptcy
Despite its negative reputation, filing for bankruptcy can be extremely helpful for those struggling with serious debt. If you’re having financial troubles, here are a few signs that bankruptcy may be the best solution.
Posted on March 14, 2017
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Mortgages – Five Tips for Paying Off Your Home Faster
Maybe you have heard your parents or grandparents talk about a mortgage burning party and wondered how they ever finished paying off their home loan. While it may seem like a daunting task to reduce the amount of time and interest you pay on a mortgage, there are at least five things you can do to pay a mortgage off early.
Posted on March 1, 2017
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Confessions of a Credit Counselor, Lynsey's Story
Confessions of a Credit Counselor, Lynsey's Story
Posted on March 1, 2017
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Student Loans, Not a Barrier to Home Ownership
With all the talk in the media about the trouble with student loan debt, many borrowers are still managing to achieve the American dream.
Posted on March 2, 2017
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Tips To Help You Conquer Credit Card Debt
Budgeting Look at your take-home income after all your withholding deductions Go through your monthly credit card statements and highlight the necessities Separate your needs from your wants and determine how much disposable income you really have Before you make a purchase ask yourself if you really need it, how often you’ll make...
Posted on January 27, 2017
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What Effect Will a Trump Administration Have on My Student Loans?
Donald Trump was victorious in part thanks to his supporters’ belief that he could fulfill on his promise to “Make America Great Again.” There’s a significant amount of suffering in the United States right now among the middle class for a variety of reasons, and student loans are one...
Posted on January 25, 2017
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Five Steps to a New Financial You in 2017
Holiday shoppers have been careful each holiday season to make their lists and check them twice. Budgets have become more discerning, and savers have become better planners for their holiday spending, prioritizing savings along the way.
Posted on December 23, 2016
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