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Because of the quarantine and physical distancing protocols implemented, a lot of big events have to be postponed last year. While this can discourage you and your partner, this reality can be used as an opportunity to explore other options. An increasingly popular option is to have your wedding virtually and have it broadcasted to…
Immigrants can file for bankruptcy relief. Bankruptcy laws do not require people to be legal residents or U.S. citizens to file for bankruptcy in the United States. In most cases, filing for bankruptcy does not threaten a person’s immigration status. Filing for Bankruptcy as an Immigrant The bankruptcy court system does not lay emphasis on…
Every step along the way towards graduating from high school can be tough for homeschooled children. The move towards college can be scary for both parents and students as there are several choices to make regarding the subjects to be studied and where to study. The rise of online learning means homeschooled students have the…
Owning a home is one of the proudest moments of anyone. It means having somewhere you can call your own and raise your family. Financially, it’s also a huge asset that needs to be protected especially if you acquired it using a mortgage. Mortgage protection insurance is a form of life insurance that clears any…
There is no doubt that America has a massive student loan problem, as over 44 million Americans owe a U.S student loan debt of over $1.56 trillion. When I started Ascend Finance, I did not realize just how big the issue actually was. The main source of this problem due to the lack of financial…
When you’re starting a family, it’s important that you have a firm grip on your cash, your personal finances, and your spending. Without a sound understanding of your spending habits and your obligations, you can find yourself in tricky financial straits in the future. As such, in the article below, you’ll learn some simple family…
If you are a mom, you know it’s hard balancing everything in life. From bringing kids to school and sports, to meal planning every week, to making sure everyone has clean underwear. It’s a tough job being a good mom! Add working from home to that to-do list and you have yourself a sure-fire recipe…
It’s not ideal to have any type of debt, but high-interest credit card debt can derail financial situations that much faster. Credit card interest rates for excellent credit only dip to around 14 percent, with fair credit scores and department store credit cards carrying interest rates ranging from 22–25 percent! Combine bad decisions and insufficient…
Having a healthy relationship to money management has nothing to do with your income or wealth. Some people with six-figure incomes struggle to keep up with their bills. Others living on much less take-home pay may be in the habit of setting aside a generous portion of each paycheck for savings. Your approach to running…
Motherhood is challenging in itself, and it is even more challenging when you are a single mother. The instances of a single mother are increasing every day for various reasons, and in the contemporary world, this is a kind of situation that is not unlikely. There can be various reasons for why someone is a…
Raising kids is a difficult proposition and doing it all alone on your own could make things incredibly difficult. Single mothers require balancing child-bearing and jobs, often without any assistance from any close relatives or friends to ease their burden. And then crops up the issue of money. Single mothers may often owe money but…
Building your own start-up business from scratch is a significant hardship and requires a lot of dedication, business IQ, and innovative ideas and last but not the least, money. It is not possible for the majority of the people to have the entire capital for any business in their savings or all by themselves and…
There’s no doubt that your wedding day is one of the most expensive days of your life and the initial thought of the huge costs involved can be somewhat terrifying. Whether you opt for a complete wedding package or are choosing to put together all aspects of your special day on your own accord, making…
The financial objectives and aspirations of a single mother are in no way different from a conventional family structure. However, a smaller income would automatically imply that every dollar is important and needs to be used wisely. For a single mom, effective debt management and issues relating to long-term savings could seem to be extremely…
Should You Tell Your Kids about Your Debt Consolidation Loan? Parenting is a challenging task. It is quite a difficult job because there is no appropriate instruction manual or playbook to guide you and tell you what could be the best way of handling each situation. One of the highly debated issues and a…
When you find yourself in thousands of dollars’ worth of debt, the most common questions that comes up is simple: how can I reduce my debt? But the challenge can seem rather insurmountable. You may have come across ads on the TV that promise quick fixes to credit card debt, or debt reduction plans that…