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Build Credit the Right Way

Build Credit the Right Way

Create Credit Without Going Into Debt Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. Most people don’t think about their credit scores until either they’re applying for a loan or they have a...

These 5 Budgeting Myths Threaten Your Financial Security

The truth about budgets brings financial freedom Budgets are a single mom’s best financial friend – hands down. Kids are expensive, and it’s even harder to make ends meet when you’re working with one income. That’s where budgets come in to save the day. Unfortunately,...

11 Tips for Using Your Stimulus Prepaid Debit Card

11 Tips for Using Your Stimulus Prepaid Debit Card

How to avoid fees, pay bills, and beef up your bank account Don’t throw out the plain white envelope from Money Network Financial! That’s your Economic Impact Payment Card, the official name for your stimulus prepaid debit card. You’ll receive one of these prepaid...

Clearing Up PPP Loan Confusion

Clearing Up PPP Loan Confusion

How to use the money for maximum loan forgiveness Updated September 2020 PPP (Payroll Protection Program) loan confusion has hit hard. Small business owners and self-employed people are scared to use the money the wrong way – but the rules have not been communicated...

Help! The Credit Card Company Lowered My Limit

What to do if your limit was lowered or your card was canceled When you’re stuck in a financial crisis situation, credit cards can give you some extra breathing room. That’s especially true if you’ve already burned through your emergency savings… slashed your budget...