I often times get asked, “Why would you want to strive for a good credit score if you don’t plan on borrowing money?” When I speak within the community. Having good credit does not only affect you in the lending world, it also affects many other aspects of your life. These are services that many […]
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Insider secret #4
Most people prefer to leave the hospital feeling better than when they entered. However, with today’s cost of health care, and an increasing amount of that cost being passed along to the consumer, the discharged patient may exit with a financial nightmare looming in the distance. Through the years hundreds of clients have sought us […]
Insider secret #3
This is a secret no one likes to talk about. However, if you are someone facing this situation the last thing you need is a bill collector harrassing you. I believe that once YOU know what your rights are then THEY will back off. Millions of consumers may have accounts in collections with a third-party […]
Insider secret # 2
It’s a sinking feeling you get the moment you realize something is very wrong with your bank and/or credit card account. Someone has used your account..someone has your information..I believe its..its..identity theft? What do you do to protect yourself and correct this grievous mistake? Here is your checklist. 1) Immediately close the account that you […]
Insider Secret #1
Today I want to give everyone an insider tip. Honestly, its one of the simple joys in my life. I take pleasure in giving people little nuggets of knowledge that make life just a bit easier or simplier. Have you ever wondered, as you go through your mail, how on earth you get SO MANY […]