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If you’re nearing retirement, you may worry that a lower income or diminishing savings could hurt your credit. However, neither your income nor your savings are part of the credit scoring calculations. Here are three things that can actually make a big impact.
If you have an inconsistent source of income, you may face some unique challenges when you decide it's time to become a homeowner. Fortunately, it's not quite as daunting as it seems. Here are some important things you need to know about buying a home when you work as an independent contractor.
While it's true that building a strong credit score can help you get better terms on loans and other financial products, you may have noticed that the interest rates for credit cards keep going up, no matter how hard you work on your credit. Here's why that's happening and what you can do about it.
Side hustles can be great ways to earn extra income, but the hourly pay off can be a little underwhelming. One solution is to "stack" side hustles to complete multiple jobs at a time and earn more money. Here's how:
What does it mean to be financially healthy? There is no one single metric for financial health, but here are eight signs that you're heading in the right direction.
Settling debts or declaring bankruptcy are two routes that some people choose to get out from overwhelming debt. Each offers its pros (and cons). Here's how to determine which debt repayment strategy is best for you.
For many people, living through a catastrophe can disrupt their income, stressing savings accounts and credit limits as out-of-pocket costs plunge them into debt. Ready for some good news? By making the right moves after a disaster event, full recovery is possible. Here are the steps to take.
Paying off debt is hard enough, but it only gets harder when you’ve got an income that fluctuates up and down. No need to despair. Debt repayment is entirely possible, even if you’re living on inconsistent income. You’ll just need to get creative and go a different route. Here's what you need to know.
If you’re dealing with unpaid credit card debt, you might be getting phone calls from collection agencies. And those debt collectors may be using aggressive tactics to scare you into paying, including threatening jail time. But can you really go to jail over credit card debt? Here's what you need to know.
If you are impacted by a significant work stoppage, there are things you can do to keep the damage to a minimum, while focusing on the things that matter most to you and your family. Here are a few expert tips to help you through a potentially trying time.
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