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I read a great post the other day over at The Broke and Beautiful Life. I almost blew it off, as the title was “My First NYC Marathon: 2013”. I spent a year or so as a runner, and although it was a great year of challenging myself, I got bored and burnt out quickly
Sean Bryant is the marketing manager for Inzopa.com. Inzopa is a private network of homebuyers, owners, mortgage lenders and real estate agents. The mere thought of facing foreclosure on your home can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. The thought of having to leave a home that you have put a lot of money,
If you’ve decided the time has come to get a credit card then you may be wondering where to start. With so many lenders out there, each offering a wide selection of products, it’s best to educate yourself and narrow down your search slightly before making an application. Once you do have a better idea
Today I would like to spend some time answering a reader. Nicole asks, “which debt should I pay off first?” This is a great question and one many of us struggle with as we start to dig ourselves out of debt and feel overwhelmed at the prospect.
Our family is in the middle of a journey to rid ourselves of debt. We started digging our way out of debt in January of this year, and we’ve got a ways to go before we accomplish our goal. But we’ve already learned some important tips along the way. One of the reasons our family
Recently, while I was reading over J$’s monthly updates on his net worth I noticed a category for a large cash hoard, which he calls “Monster Cash.” As any typical man, my jealousy immediately spiked, and I said to myself, “I want a large sum of cash too!” :) (sounds like my kids do when
Lots of big city folks are looking at alternative ways of living. One way is to completely sell the corporate 9 to 5 job with suburban home, and move the family to rural America (i.e. Iowa) to start your own farm! Sounds like a scene from a movie doesn’t it? A scene where the mom
When I began my first out-of-debt journey, I was blessed to have two family members offer to lend me money to help pay off my bills. It helped me in many different ways – but most notably, it provided an emotional lift that I needed at the time. Borrowing money from family is not a
The holidays are over and along with some regrets about the amount of eating and drinking you did, you might also be a bit shocked when your next credit card bill comes. If you’re struggling with debt, the holidays are a really difficult time. No one wants to tell your friends and family that you
The decision to hire a bankruptcy attorney can be a difficult one to make. When your finances have reached a point where you can no longer manage the payments, filing bankruptcy is a possible solution. The process may seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing what to expect will reduce the stress involved
