Author Archives: Brandon Ballenger

How to Save Money on Car Insurance

By Brandon Ballenger | July 1, 2019 - 1:00 pm |July 1, 2019 Uncategorized

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You can start by shopping around and keeping your credit in good shape. Continue reading →

10 Credit Score Myths Debunked

By Brandon Ballenger | June 24, 2019 - 1:00 pm |June 24, 2019 Uncategorized

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Credit scores are complicated, and some people mix you up on purpose. We break it down for you in plain English. Continue reading →

6 Ways Millennials Manage Money Better Than Their Parents

By Brandon Ballenger | August 15, 2018 - 2:01 pm |August 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Millennials get a bad rap. On the bright side, it might be pushing them to excel. Continue reading →

How Long Does Stuff Stay On Your Credit Report?

By Brandon Ballenger | June 13, 2018 - 1:00 pm |June 13, 2018 Uncategorized

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Nothing in credit lasts forever — good or bad. Continue reading →

Does Debt Cause Mental Illness?

By Brandon Ballenger | May 14, 2018 - 3:30 pm |September 10, 2018 Uncategorized

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Experts say there’s a definite relationship between debt and depression. But we don’t like talking about either one. Continue reading →

The States With the Most And Least Credit Card Debt

By Brandon Ballenger | May 14, 2018 - 5:22 am |May 14, 2018 Uncategorized

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The worst way to get out of debt is to pay the bare minimum. Find out how much that would hurt where you live. Continue reading →

Making Jerome Powell Fed Chair Was a Mistake

By Brandon Ballenger | December 7, 2017 - 8:00 pm |December 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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It’s easy to elevate someone already on the board. Now he has to nominate someone new. Continue reading →

Facing Our Worst Financial Fears

By Brandon Ballenger | October 13, 2017 - 6:09 pm |October 13, 2017 Uncategorized

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We’re most scared of dealing with emergencies, losing our jobs, and outliving our savings. Continue reading →

Are You Living in Credit Hell?

By Brandon Ballenger | October 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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This spooky map looks at how long it takes to pay off the typical credit card debt in every state. Continue reading →

JP Morgan Chase Seeks to Stifle Customers’ Legal Rights

By Brandon Ballenger | September 21, 2017 - 3:00 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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New account changes will stop cardholders from suing. But there’s still time for you to protect yourself. Continue reading →