Loan Builder is a business lender offering loans through PayPal that are serviced by Swift Financial. They offer competitive loans and rates like brick-and-mortar banks do. They are a good option to consider while you are implementing your business plan. I regularly see Loan Builder offers and would put them in the mix of lenders […]
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Budget your way out of debt
If you’re in debt, you may be able to break free just by making some smart moves with your budget. Slashing expenses that you don’t need, finding ways to lower fixed expenses such as auto insurance and utilities bills will free up more room in your budget. And so will the plain, old task of […]
The Pros and Cons of a Reverse Mortgage
With a reverse mortgage, a senior homeowner can withdraw a large chunk of the equity in their home for cash, spend it how they wish and wait to pay it back. Reverse mortgages are special types of home loans that are available to homeowners aged 62 and older. Unlike home equity loans, with a reverse […]
Discover a Higher FICO Score: Secured Credit Cards
I wrote a previous post on how to rebuild your credit score, mentioning the fact that I had signed up for a Discover secured card to get the ball rolling. In this post, I will walk you through what a secured credit card is, the pros and cons of getting one, and how to best […]
How to Choose a Health Care Plan
Choosing the best health plan for you and your family takes time and a little bit of work. But before getting lost in the details of each plan, sit down and take a close look at your family’s medical needs and expenses. What medical services will you and your family need in the next year? […]
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Identity Theft
Has an identity theft struck one of your accounts? Try not to panic! But it is important to act fast to minimize the damage. Here’s what you need to do to get your credit and your finances back on track. Place a fraud alert on each of your credit reports. Phone one of the three, […]
Is your spouse an obstacle to saving money?
I only ask because my mine is, and really always has been one of our many obstacles to saving money. He is my little spendthrift. Not that I’m blaming anyone for our lack of savings, but it does make saving a bit more difficult. How can it not? Honestly, though, I think it comes down […]
My 5 Most Disastrous Financial Mistakes
Mistakes. Nobody wants to make them, but we do, and by the time we realize it was a mistake, it’s probably too late to do anything about it. And, financial mistakes are some of the worst, because they don’t just affect you. It involves your family, your current income, and your future savings. I’m a […]
Saving Money in a Digital World
Saving money is already hard. Life is expensive and it’s tough to put anything aside for the unforeseeable future. Not only does it take discipline, but you also have to find that little bit of money that you wanted to save in the first place…and maybe you just can’t find it. Well, I have good […]
51 Ways to Side Hustle Your Way to More Money
Our last step in the 5 Steps to Get Out of Financial Purgatory blog series is making more money. Although I believe everyone can save money, no matter how much or how little they make, an exception to this would be for those who feel better about having separation between what you live on and what your […]