WHAT IS IT? Wage garnishment is when your employer is instructed by a court to withhold a portion of your paycheck in order to pay your debts. There are two main types:
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One popular method of budgeting is the cash budget. This type of budget is exactly how it sounds; you only use cash to make purchases as opposed to credit cards. However, as with any type of budgeting, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons of a cash budget. PROS PREVENT OVERSPENDING You can only use what you ...
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Transferring money online is becoming a more common occurrence every single day. Whether it’s paying back for movie tickets, buying or selling something, or even sending cash to your babysitter, it's now easier than ever. Here are some of the most popular methods that people are using to transfer money online. VENMO Venmo has a limit of $2,999 per ...
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How would you like to end the year with an extra $1,378 in savings? It may be simpler than you think with the 52 Week Money Challenge. Here's how it works. Start off by placing one dollar into a savings account starting this week. Then next week, add two dollars and so on. By starting with small amounts, you can get yourself into the habit of ...
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You've decided you'd like to learn more about how to refinance your car loan. While there may be several pros involved with refinancing, there are some things you'll need to consider to make sure it's most beneficial for you. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REFINANCE YOUR VEHICLE? When refinancing, you will first need to complete some research and select a ...
Often times, financial decisions we make are based on information we believe to be true. However, some of this may actually be misinformation that can prevent you from
In an effort to reduce fraud, some important documents need to be notarized. Here is everything you need to know about the notary process and when it needs to take place.
While you may not see it at first glance, every aspect of a store is designed in a way to encourage consumers to spend money. Here are some of the tactics that stores
The month of October has been designated as ‘Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.’ It has been estimated that 1 in 5 adults will experience some form of financial abuse in
It’s one thing to draw up a budget, it’s another to actually live it and stick to it. However, there are steps you can take to help make sure you stay on track. Here are
Two terms we hear a lot when it comes to our finances are 'income' and 'net worth'. Although they may sound similar, they both play a very important (and different) role
For many people, whether they’re looking for their own home or a home to flip, a foreclosed home is a great way to get into their ideal neighborhood. While this option
Making changes in your savings habits doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul of your finances. Here are some small changes you can make everyday that will help make some
