Medical bankruptcy is a highly unfortunate reality of the American healthcare system. Bankruptcy for medical reasons is the number one reason why people file for bankruptcy, and often times it’s not the fault of the debtor. People who have serious medical issues, cannot work, and end up with large medical bills could be financially ruined […]
It’s almost the holiday shopping season, and you know what that means: spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on gifts for your friends, family, and children. Holiday spending is driven by emotion, tradition, and glamorous 50% off sales that almost every company has for Black Friday. It’s so easy to make purchases on impulse, […]
Identity theft is a crime that affects millions of Americans every single year. It’s painful to suffer through, and it’s difficult to recover from. What’s worse is that no one is truly safe. But if you find that your identity has been stolen, you will find that you CAN recover. Here are some simple steps […]
Got student loans? Then you know how heavy the burden might feel. The average student currently has a debt of $29,800 as of 2018. Some have debts over $200,000, for advanced degrees. This debt can feel like a burden, but if you owe $30,000, you could save over $10,000 on the total payoff amount. How, […]
If you’re one of the 147 million-plus people who had their data exposed by Equifax’s massive 2017 data breach, you can file a claim for cash or free credit monitoring, courtesy of Equifax’s recent settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Details: If you lost up to $500 from the Equifax breach, filing for a “time spent” cash payment […]
If you’ve been short on cash and needed to make a large purchase, installment loans may seem like an attractive option. But there’s more you need to know about installment loans before taking action on one. What Are Installment Loans? An installment loan is a loan that you take out, usually in cash, which you […]
