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Advance America: What are the Side Effects of Having Poor Credit?

Credit score plays a big role in people’s borrowing options. Poor credit can make borrowing harder by lowering the borrower’s approval chances and making them deal with higher interest rates and low loan amounts. However, poor-credit borrowers are not shut.

COP27: Cyclone Nearly Washed Away All My Dreams, says Vanuatu Youth Activist

By Busani Bafana Taren Chilia lost his school; his mother lost her job to Cyclone Pam – both are survivors of increasingly intense climate-change-induced weather patterns. At COP27, the Pacific Community voiced its conviction that a loss and damage fund.

3 Things to Do Before Shopping for a Home

Buying a home can be a bit daunting, even if homebuyers have been through the process before. Tons of money, mountains of paperwork—where to begin? Fortunately, a few simple financial and logistical steps can help make the process smoother. Here.

The Best Ways To Pay Off $5000 In Credit Card Debt

If you’re carrying a large amount of credit card debt, it’s time to get serious about paying it off. While there are a few different ways to get out from under debt quickly, these are the four most effective methods..

About 30% Of Young Americans Have More Than $1K In Credit Card Debt. What Steps Can They Take?

Millions of Americans are saddled with credit card debt, and the younger generations are getting hit hard by it. A recent study found that nearly 30% of Millennials and Gen Z carry at least $1,000 in credit card debt. If.

When Should You Be Willing To Have Good Debt?

At least once in everyone’s life, they’ll wonder, “can someone pay off my debt so I can just be done with it?” Obviously, debt is a burden for many that makes life harder and is a constant reminder of your.

The USDA Just Announced $1 Billion In Debt Relief For Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced $1.3 billion in debt relief that will go to helping over 36,000 farmers across the country thanks to funds set aside in the Inflation Reduction Act.  Why do farmers need debt relief?.

How To Build An Emergency Fund During High Inflation

Most Americans don’t have an emergency fund. In fact, only one in three households has enough money set aside to cover six months of expenses if they lose their job. High inflation doesn’t help matters, either. If you’re looking to.

Should You Save For Retirement Or Pay Off Your Student Loans?

Retirement is a big decision that you should make well before it’s time. But when money’s tight, you might not think there’s enough to go toward retirement and paying off debts. So which is the higher priority, paying off your.

What to do if you have two job offers

If you’ve been job hunting and your hard work has finally paid off—congrats! If you have two job offers, it can be tough to decide which one to accept. Here are a few things to consider that may help you.