Bobbie Chokenea

Dig out of that hole with a debt consolidation loan

With rising inflation and stagnant wages, cash doesn’t seem to flow as far as it used to.  You may be finding yourself a little short each month. If you have multiple credit card and loan payments, it’s possible that a debt consolidation loan can help you out.
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Battling Higher Expenses, with a Low Credit Score

Inflation, college loan repayment and higher interest rates are making everything more expensive. Thats hard on your budgeting process. If you have a low credit score, it may make it harder to generate cash flow to cover your monthly expenses, which makes your problem even worse. This article provides potential action steps you can take to solve this problem.
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The Never-Ending Spiral of a Poor Credit Score

In this blog post, we explore the far-reaching consequences of rejecting loan applicants solely based on their credit scores. While it's a fact that low credit scores pose challenges in securing affordable credit, the real issue lies with those who indiscriminately decline loans based solely on this number. Discover how this practice can have detrimental effects, not just on individuals but on society as a whole, potentially setting off a negative chain reaction. Learn why it's essential to rethink our approach to credit decisions and consider the broader implications of a simple "no."
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Spruce Up your Financial Future

So you got into a little jam and your credit score took a tumble. It happens. Here are five things you should try to remove negative items from your credit score
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Sign and Drive…and Pay Big Money!

New cars are exciting! Even buying used cars is getting something new to you. But accepting dealer financing can be an expensive way to end your car buying experience
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Overlooked Ways to Raise Your Credit Score

Things happen. Bad things happen to good people all of the time. Health care expenses, job loss, broken down cars and more can all lead to bills getting put on the back burner. Here's how to raise your damaged credit score back up.
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Your Credit Score Story

We keep saying that you are not a credit score number. You are a real, live, human being. You have a past and a future, and you have a story that you are living right now. You have a story to tell, and people should not judge you solely on your credit score number
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Overcoming the Uphill Climb

Numbers are a fact of life. We each have one. People can, and do, define you by your number. Whatever your number, here is what you need to know to make it work in your favor
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Who Cares about Higher Interest Rates

Interest rates continue to climb. Whether that continues is anyones guess. Regardless, it makes sense to plan for the potential of higher interest rates hanging out for the foreseeable future.
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Five Ways a Lower Interest Rate matters

Even a couple of points can make a bad deal better. No one wants to pay more than you should for anything. Yet, if your auto loan is even a couple of interest points higher than it should be, then you are leaving money on the table.
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Low Credit Myths and Misconceptions

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Your car loan interest rate matters

Remember buying your car? The assumption was that you got a great deal. But did you?
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Credit Scores Don't Tell the Whole Story

A low credit score doesn't tell the whole story
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Getting Out of Debt

In debt too deep is always a problem. The solution? Debt Consolidation
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Buying Cars with a Poor Credit Score

If you have a low credit score, sometimes it feels like there are no options, lost in the middle of a lonely road with nowhere to turn.  The truth is, you have many options. It’s important that you know what they are, and make smart decisions. 
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Predatory Lending is a trap, and you need to stay out of it.

If you have less than perfect credit (scratch that. Call it what it is). If you have bad credit, then you may think you have no choices.
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The Good, The Bad and The Happy

Life is Hard. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. If your credit score is low, here are some tips on getting through the hard stuff!
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