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8 Money Resolutions You Couldn’t Mess Up if You Tried

Holly Johnson February 15, 2018 • 6 Minute Read
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New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to set new goals at the end of the year. No matter your past indiscretions or whether or not you improved your life last year, a new year means a new opportunity to get things right. If you’re looking for an easy way to stick to your money goals this year, try these strategies:
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Kat Tretina February 8, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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The average person spends $140 on Valentine’s Day, which can feel impossible if you have little money to spend on the holiday. If you are strapped for cash but have a special someone to share the day with, never fear, a great Valentine’s Day date doesn’t need to break the bank.
How to Overcome Holiday Debt With a Balance Transfer

Kat Tretina February 6, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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It’s hard to say for sure how much your holiday credit card or store card debt will cost you because it depends on how long it takes you to pay it off. To give you an idea of what to expect, we’ll offer a couple of different scenarios:
Financing Your Small Business

CreditSoup Staff February 1, 2018 • 1 Minute Read
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Looking for financing options for your small business? Check out our info graphic for details and steps you can take to help get you started.
Take These 5 Steps Out of Holiday Debt

Holly Johnson January 30, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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The bad news is, debt is pervasive, relentless, and a lot like Mogwai. If you feed it, it just keeps growing and growing as interest compounds over and over again. The good news is, there are some ways to put a lid on your holiday debt – and all your other debts – for good.
How to Get a Personal Loan with Bad Credit

Kat Tretina January 29, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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Whether if you have credit card debt or are facing an emergency and need extra cash, a personal loan can be a useful tool. However, if you have less-than-stellar credit, finding a lender to approve you can be tricky. But, it’s not impossible. Here’s what you need to do to get a personal loan with bad credit.
When Is it Time to Take Out a Business Loan for Your Side Gig?

Kat Tretina January 26, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When your side gig takes off, it's not uncommon to hit a wall. You've expanded your small business to its capacity with the supplies, space and inventory you have now. To make it go further, you need more money. Here are three ways to know it’s time to add more capital to your business, and where to go to find it.
How the Republican Tax Plan Will Affect You

Kat Tretina January 24, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When Republicans first unveiled their plans for a new tax plan, critics tore it apart. Now that the bill is becoming a reality, it’s important to understand just how it will affect you and your finances.
Save On Airfare: 5 Tips to Never Pay for Checked Baggage Again

Holly Johnson January 18, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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In terms of saving on checked baggage, there are several strategies to avoid this cost – which can easily add up to $200 round-trip for a family of four - altogether. Before you head out on your next getaway, consider these strategies: