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MONEY MADE SIMPLE.

Take control of your life, money & financial future!

 
How to get an interest rate lowered or late fees waived
How to get an interest rate lowered or late fees waived

Ask and you shall receive!

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credit, debt, credit cardsAlex ThomasDecember 13, 2018blog
9 mortgage mistakes and how to avoid them
9 mortgage mistakes and how to avoid them

Some mistakes you’ll want to avoid when it comes time to start thinking about becoming a homeowner.

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Alex ThomasDecember 12, 2018featured
Emergency savings: Because life is unpredictable!
Emergency savings: Because life is unpredictable!

Even when you aren’t making much money, there are always ways to cut back, and by building a buffer between you and life’s unexpected financial shocks, you can protect yourself from potentially losing everything.

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emergency savings, savingAlex ThomasDecember 7, 2018SAVING BLOG
13 money myths that can derail your finances
13 money myths that can derail your finances

To become more confidence in the power of your own money, it’s important to first understand the truth behind some of the most common money myths out there.

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moneyAlex ThomasNovember 1, 2018blog
Meet a woman who paid off nearly $70,000 in less than 2 years
Meet a woman who paid off nearly $70,000 in less than 2 years

Whether it’s student loans, credit cards or something else, getting out of debt IS possible!

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debt, credit cardsAlex ThomasOctober 29, 2018blog
How to choose and switch to a better bank for you
How to choose and switch to a better bank for you

Here are some crucial factors to take into account when deciding which bank — or credit union — is best for you.

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money, credit cardsAlex ThomasOctober 29, 2018blog
12 of the best ways to find a college scholarship
12 of the best ways to find a college scholarship

While the cost of college isn’t getting any cheaper, there are several ways to make it cheaper for yourself.

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student loansAlex ThomasOctober 29, 2018blog
How to qualify for student loan forgiveness
How to qualify for student loan forgiveness

If you have federal student loans, you may qualify for loan forgiveness.

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student loansAlex ThomasOctober 29, 2018blog
Can't get your money under control? A cash-only budget may be the perfect solution!
Can't get your money under control? A cash-only budget may be the perfect solution!

An easy budgeting solution to help you get started!

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budgeting, saving, credit cardsAlex ThomasOctober 16, 2018blog
Budgeting 101: Step-by-step guide to create & stick to a budget that works for you!
Budgeting 101: Step-by-step guide to create & stick to a budget that works for you!

How to create and maintain a budget that works for you.

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budgetingAlex ThomasMay 9, 2018blog, featured
The simple strategy that increased my daily productivity
The simple strategy that increased my daily productivity

When I learned how to manage my time, it seriously changed my life.

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Alex ThomasApril 24, 2018
Real, meaningful change is scary - and that's what makes it worth it
Real, meaningful change is scary - and that's what makes it worth it

No one said change is easy -- in fact, it's typically a pretty messy process -- but where the journey takes you will make all the blood, sweat and tears absolutely worth it.

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Alex ThomasApril 24, 2018
Your mindset is the most powerful tool you’ve got
Your mindset is the most powerful tool you’ve got

More often than not, the biggest obstacle to change is sitting right inside your own head.

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moneyAlex ThomasApril 24, 2018blog
11 personal finance terms you should know!
11 personal finance terms you should know!
money, credit cardsAlex ThomasApril 16, 2018blog
4 ways good debt can improve your credit score
4 ways good debt can improve your credit score
debtAlex ThomasApril 15, 2018blog, featured
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