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How to Start Building Credit History
If you’re a recent graduate looking to start building your credit history, have no fear. Follow these simple tips to start your financial life on the right foot. How to Start Building Credit from American Financial Solutions Start With One Credit Card Don’t open too many credit cards right off the...
Posted on June 1, 2017
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Minding the gap: A practice in financial feminism
Here are some worrisome facts if you are female: Women are twice as likely as men to live below the poverty line during retirement. This is especially true for single and minority women. And women continue to make less during their working years than men. The good news is that despite the unique challenges women face when it comes to saving and planning for retirement, women continue to outperform men when it comes to investing.
Posted on June 14, 2017
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Creative Ways to Pay for College
Financial Aid Before you start looking into other ways to pay for your college experience, filling out the government’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step. Depending on your academic history and current financial situation, you might qualify for multiple student grants and scholarships without...
Posted on June 1, 2017
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Easy Steps to Help Improve Your Credit Score
Most people are under the assumption that improving their credit score is a long and tedious process. While it certainly can’t be done overnight, raising your credit doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few simple steps to get you on the path to a better credit score.
Posted on May 5, 2017
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Financial Planning: The Benefits of Financial Education
Many people might believe financial planning is only for the wealthy, or at least the accountants that wealthy individuals hire. However, no matter your level of income, financial literacy and education is a crucial skill that everyone should start cultivating from a young age. The more familiar you are with the financial world, the more stable you can be throughout your life.
Posted on May 5, 2017
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Seven Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Seven Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Posted on May 3, 2017
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Student Loans, Choose Help Over Avoidance
Student loan repayment options are available, find out yours today!
Posted on April 24, 2017
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Too Much Debt, What to do When You Are Juggling Bills
Useful tools to help you make decisions on paying bills.
Posted on April 19, 2017
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Average U.S. Consumer Debt
Credit Cards Average owed by U.S. households: $16,748 Total owed by U.S. consumers: $779 billion Mortgages Average owed by U.S. households: $176,222 Total owed by U.S. consumers: $8.48 trillion Auto Loans Average owed by U.S. households: $28,948 Total owed by U.S. consumers: $1.16 trillion Student Loans Average owed by U.S. households: $49,905 Total owed by U.S. consumers: $1.31 trillion Any Type...
Posted on April 13, 2017
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