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We restart our phones when they freeze. We unplug the Wi-Fi when it cuts out. We reboot our computers without a second thought. But when our finances lock up? We stall. We panic. We wait—sometimes for years. And all the while, the stress grows. The shame deepens. The options shrink. But here’s the truth: You …
Nobody dreams of waking up buried under 29% APR and a mountain of shame. But here we are—dreading every credit card statement like it’s a jury summons. Here’s the $16,000 truth (yep, that’s the average U.S. household credit card debt): Credit cards aren’t the problem. It’s how we use them that gets us stuck. So, …
Debt plays a crucial role in determining your credit score, influencing various aspects of your financial life. How Debt Affects Your Credit Score is a crucial topic that many overlook, yet it can significantly impact your financial future. This guide provides a thorough look at how debt impacts credit scores, covering both direct financial effects …
Debt Is Sneakier Than You Think I once had a client who thought he had his credit card under control… until he realized he’d been paying for a $12 sandwich for THREE YEARS. Yep. Thanks to hidden fees, interest, and his own “I’ll pay it off next month” mentality, that turkey club cost him more …
Ever feel like your paycheck disappears faster than you can say ‘autopay’? You’re not alone. Consumer debt isn’t just about credit cards—it sneaks up in ways most people don’t even realize. Let’s talk about consumer debt. You know—the usual suspects: credit cards, car loans, personal loans, and maybe that store credit card you got just …
Let’s be real—debt isn’t just about money. It’s about stress, exhaustion, and feeling like no matter what you do, you’re stuck in an endless cycle. If you’ve been worrying about bills, dodging bank statements, or feeling hopeless about your financial future, you might be experiencing debt burnout—and the worst part? Most people don’t even realize …
Ever looked at an apple and thought, “That’s red,” only to realize that color is just your brain interpreting light waves? Wild, right? Well, your perception of debt works the same way. What you think is happening with your money isn’t always what’s actually happening—and that disconnect can cost you big time. The Reality Filter: …
Is plastic growing rapidly out of control. Here is what you need to know. U.S. credit card debt has jumped nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report from TransUnion. This increase in credit card debt marks the highest quarterly growth rate since 2014. TransUnion attributes this surge to the rebounding …
Question: Dear Steve, I have credit card debt but yet need a new car. I am in debt of about $15,000. I also need a new car very badly. Should I get a loan to pay off my credit card debt and have one payment? But then I would have to get yet another one …
My No B.S. Guide to What Works and What’s a Scam Debt settlement is like buying a used car from a guy in a dark alley—you might get a great deal, or you might get completely screwed. It’s been around forever, as old as borrowing itself, but these days, it’s been turned into a gold …