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2 Money Mistakes Keeping You in a Debt-Cycle

Allen Francis / September 26th, 2020 / No Comments

Did you know that the average person owes over $90,500 in debts? That is because debt is a like a viral financial mindset. The average person mired in debt can only create money by generating more debt. This is a debt-cycle mindset created and perpetuated by desperation and complacency. I am not judging you. I have been broke, homeless, and it took me a decade to learn I had fostered a debt-cycle...

What Are Credit Repair Services and Why Should I Use Them?

Susan Paige / September 21st, 2020 / No Comments

Not many people think or consider their credit history until they need to borrow money. It could be a new house or apartment they want to own or rent. It could be to apply for a credit card with great benefits. It could also be to apply for a loan. When you fail to repay or have a large amount of debt, it looks bad to future creditors. Over 50% of Americans who try will fail to get approval from lenders...

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How to Make Money From Online Auctions

Allen Francis / September 17th, 2020 / No Comments

In this economy, it seems like everyone needs multiple side hustles. If you own valuable material items, or have access to such, you may be able to make money from online auctions. However, nothing in life is ever that easy. You must have quality material to sell, know where to sell it, how to sell, and know how to maximize your profitability potential. Don’t have anything valuable to sell? Well,...

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You Won’t Believe How Much Money Is Wasted On Unused Gift Cards

Allen Francis / September 9th, 2020 / 1 Comment

Sometimes we give a gift so someone can throw it away in our stead. It may be sense of pride or of entitled status. Still, waste is waste. When I was a kid, people would complain about receiving Christmas fruit cakes. I loved them, but it was TV trope for TV characters to throw them away. I know people who throw away gifts instead of re-gifting. Unused gift cards are just an awful waste. Have you...

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