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Equifax Data Breach & What to Do

Money

Equifax recently announced a cybersecurity breach that affects approximately 143 million consumers. This security...

12 Questions to Ask Before You Join a Gym

Money

Summer bodies are made in winter, as the old industry adage goes, but nothing says “time to get in shape” like...

7 Ways to Make More Money This Summer (Without Selling Lemonade)

Money

Do you need to make more money this summer? Maybe you’re a student going on summer break. Or maybe you already have a...

6 Ways Millennials Can Save for Retirement Today

Money

Many Millennials grew up during the economic boom of the 90s and were able to reap its bounties during childhood....

3 Simple Ways to Not Blow The Bank on Life Insurance

Money

When you’re just getting out of college or starting out life as a young adult, there are a lot of mysterious...

Why Your Good Credit Score Isn’t Good Enough – And How To Fix It

Money

You might think that if you get approved for a loan, your credit score is strong enough. Indeed, you should feel...

How Millennial Parents Can Improve Their Financial Situation

Money

With about 9,000 millennials becoming parents every day, it’s fair to ask, How are they doing so far? Life insurance...

The Rules of the Down Payment: Saving for Your First House

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Want to buy a house but not sure how to handle the down payment situation? Here are some suggestions. With the Federal...

Millennials’ Debt: The Numbers & How They Affect You

Money

The struggles and victories between Millennials and money, in pretty picture form. Article originally posted on Credit...

Why I Stopped Buying My Kids Toys

Money

Making the decision to stop buying toys for our kids was a gradual realization, but we’re going to stick with it. It...

Call to Save – Fees

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June 21, 2016

Call to Save Call your credit cards for a rate reduction and your bank to erase your fees. Keep free of any bank fees....

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Emergencies Happen – A Member’s Story – Dannette C.

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Payoff Member Dannette C. shares how she overcame an enormous amount of debt created by medical bills and why her...

When Debt Adds Up Fast – A Member’s Story – Kara S.

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Payoff Member Kara S. shares how her debt started small but then completely overwhelmed her and why she has peace of...

The Unhappy Connection Between Our Debt and Our Savings Accounts

Money

The credit card and mortgage debt we racked up in the 1990s may have contributed to Americans’ poor savings...

Once Bitten, Twice Shy: The Economy Has Recovered, But Americans Are Still Traumatized

Science

Even though the economy has bounced back, many people have yet to see the benefits and are still feeling financially...

5 Ways to Make Money Online Fast

Money

It’s nearing the end of the month and no matter how you crunch the numbers, you’re still coming up short on money....

Life After Divorce — A Member’s Story — Paris C.

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Payoff Member Paris C. shares how he bounced back and overcame difficult financial burdens following his divorce. At...

Troubleshoot Your Credit Card Overspending

Money

Ever overspend on your Credit Card? Here’s why that happens and a few techniques to avoid them. Credit card debt...

8 Ways to Save on a Family Vacation to a Disney Theme Park

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Take your loved ones on the trip of a lifetime by following these ways to save on a family vacation and...

Affordable Ways to Contact Family and Friends While Traveling Abroad

Dreams

Planning an overseas trip? Here are affordable ways to keep in touch with your friends and family. Traveling to...

Shaking Off Shame: Finding Solutions to Financial Stress

Science

Neal Gabler’s astonishing piece for The Atlantic, “The Secret Shame of Middle-Class Americans,” should be...

Cruising to Savings: What I Learned About Saving Money by Working on a Cruise Ship

Fun

Payoff Team Member Jillian L. shares what she discovered about saving money working 371 days on a cruise ship. I...

How to Pay Off Debt Quickly

Money

Use these tips to ready yourself to pay off debt quickly. Have debt? You are not alone. From student loans and...

Fit Into Your Wedding Dress for Less

Dreams

Your wedding dress was expensive enough. Don’t spend more money on complicated alterations. I was looking at myself...

Millennials and Financial Stress: The Struggle is Real

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Millennials are now the largest age demographic in our population and 1 in 3 suffers from Acute Financial Stress....

Do You Know the 8 Types of Mortgages?

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Before you get a mortgage, make sure you know the eight mortgage types? Are you getting ready to dive into your first...

Unique College Investment Plans for Your Children

Dreams

Saving money for your children’s future and educational needs is often an investment priority, but the choices...