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How NDR empowers you through a unique approach to debt relief
National Debt Relief doesn’t just look at the numbers of debt. Here’s how.
7 min read Dec 11, 2023 -
UltraFICO: What it is and how it works
In 2018, the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Experian and Finicity launched the new UltraFICO score. The goal of UltraFICO is to expand credit access and give consumers more control in the credit scoring [...]
4 min read Dec 10, 2023 -
What does it mean to be frugal?
There’s a difference between being frugal and being cheap. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Nov 30, 2023 -
30-day savings rule: Here’s how it helps to control impulse spending
When faced with the temptation of a big impulse purchase, try this savings rule.
3 min read Nov 27, 2023 -
As companies push for return-to-office mandates, working mothers could end up paying the price
Could RTO mandates threaten working mothers’ progress in the workforce?
10 min read Nov 16, 2023 -
Return to office mandates result in a difficult choice: Relocate cross-country or quit
What would it take for you to give up remote work to go into the office?
11 min read Nov 14, 2023 -
How my husband and I paid off $50,000 in debt with zero-sum budgeting
Now that we’re debt free, we’ll never go back to our old spending habits.
4 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
The hidden costs of energy inefficiency: Efficient solutions for cost savings benefits
Despite high energy costs, there are easy ways to cut your energy bills. Here’s how.
10 min read Nov 10, 2023 -
Top 10 myths about paying off debt
Knowing the facts from the myths around debt can help you stay informed. Learn more.
8 min read Nov 09, 2023 -
Pay yourself first budgeting: What that means and how to do it
Most Americans regret not having enough savings. The solution: Pay yourself first.
4 min read Nov 03, 2023