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What Is the Best Way to Get out of Debt?

According to the University of Illinois’ Consumer and Family Economics educator Pat Hildebrand, paying the minimum payment for $2,500 of credit card debt with 21 percent interest will cost you nearly $15,000 and take 63 years to pay off. However, with so many debt consolidation loans and debt repair services out there, it can be a real challenge to figure out what the best way to get out of debt may be. This snowball method offers fast results and works on the same principles the debt repair services use, minus the big start-up fees.

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6 Ways to Save Money on Activities for Your Kids

Raising kids takes a lot of time, patience, love, and- of course- money. It’s difficult enough to keep your child entertained but especially frustrating when you’re trying your best to stick to a family budget. Whether you’re looking to cut costs on activities your children are already in, or looking for affordable plans for the…

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How to Fix Your Credit Report for Free

Many people have credit issues these days–and there are many companies trying to capitalize on that fact by offering paid services that “fix” individuals credit reports. However, you can fix your own credit report completely free.