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"I am getting married soon, but I also need to file for bankruptcy. Would it be wise to file before we are married or wait until after?"
Not only does paying bills late affect your credit score, it also costs you in late fees and other penalties.
Denise Blanken recently completed a debt management plan with MMI, paying off over $52,000 worth of debt in about four years. While every individuals path to success is unique, many of the factors that brought Denise to MMI in the first place are all too common.
Considering purchasing your first home? It's not a decision to take lightly, but thankfully there are a few early signs that can help you determine if you're ready to become a homeowner.
If you just can't seem to stop buying things you never actually use, you're not alone. There are psychological factors behind some of our worst purchasing decisions, and once you understand that psychology you'll be able to pump the brakes on all those bad buys.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with spending money? It's more common than you might think. Here are some of the major red flags.
You may serve as a loved one's power of attorney to help manage their estate when they no longer can. But does that make you responsible for their debts? Here's what you need to know.
American banks make billions each year on ATM and overdraft fees. Here's how you can start keeping some of that money for yourself.
"I'm $2,500 in debt because of a credit card I used to pay bills with when my boyfriend lost his job unexpectedly. Im wondering if I should wait until I get my tax refund and pay them off in full or should I get in contact with them now and try to pay something while I'm waiting for my taxes. Im so confused and distraught because I had been so financially responsible until this point."
There are few things worse than expecting a big tax refund only to find out you actually OWE money to the IRS. Don't panic! Here's what you need to do...
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