Understanding Types of Debt: Credit Cards, Loans, and Mortgages Explained

Did you know the average American household carries over $6,000 in credit card debt? (Source) Between credit cards, loans, and mortgages. (Want to know What is Consumer Debt?) Figuring out which debts help and which debts hurt can feel overwhelming. Some debt helps you build wealth, while others are designed to trap you in an …

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How Your Perception of Debt is Lying to You (And Why That’s a Big Problem)

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: …

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