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When to Pay Off Your Credit Card Bill

When it comes to using a credit card responsibly, it’s important to understand when to pay off your credit card bill. Carrying a balance on your credit card may lead to high interest charges and/or potentially negatively impact your credit score, making it more difficult to get approved for loans or credit cards in the future. On the other hand, paying your bill on-time – or early – and in full each month may help you establish a positive credit

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What Happens When Debt Goes to Collections?

Anyone who has fallen behind on credit card payments, or loan payments, or other types of outstanding debt, may find their outstanding balance transferred to a debt collector. A debt collector is typically a person or agency paid by creditors

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5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession

According to the Economist, a recession is a period of significant decline in economic activity. Outputs and investment suffer, as do business profits and there is typically rising unemployment. To help ensure you and your family are least affected, here

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How Much Money Should Be In My Emergency Fund?

What is an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund is an easily accessible pool of money set aside in case of an urgent or unforeseen financial situation. Financial ups and downs occur naturally, so it pays to be prepared for the

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