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unsecured debt

  • Posted on July 3, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Unsecured debt is a loan not secured by any assets or collateral and the creditor doesn’t typically come after the items you purchased if you’re unable to make your payment.…

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secured debt

  • Posted on July 3, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Secured debt is a loan backed by assets (collateral), such as a home or car which “secures the loan” with an item that the lenders can take ownership of and…

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revolving credit

  • Posted on July 3, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Revolving credit (or a revolving line of credit) is a type of loan that gives you continuous access to funds, up to an approved limit. When you use a portion…

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Credit Card Debt: Unsecured, Revolving and Dangerous

  • Posted on July 2, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Debt is probably the most common topic our coaches get asked for help with. Why? Because people take on debt without knowing how it works and then find themselves with…

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Summer Savings You’ll Flip Over

  • Posted on June 18, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

For many people summer means vacation. The warm weather and time off tends to come with spending more than they planned, especially on trips and vacation expenses. Whether you plan…

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Do You Need Life Insurance? Consider These 5 Questions.

  • Posted on May 16, 2019September 15, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Life insurance is a financial tool that provides a death benefit to your named beneficiary in exchange for premium payments to the insurance company. While it’s not always easy to…

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Webinar: Personal Finance 101

  • Posted on April 30, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Assets? Liabilities? Net Worth? Let’s dive into some of the basic personal finance topics you need to understand on your path to financial wellness.

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5 Financial Lessons: If I Knew Then What I Know Now

  • Posted on April 22, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

April is Financial Literacy Month and we asked executives at several of our clients to share things they’ve learned in their financial life that they wish they had known sooner.…

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debt snowball

  • Posted on March 7, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A debt snowball is a debt repayment strategy that prioritizes paying off your debt with the smallest balance, moving to the next smallest once the first one is paid off, gaining momentum…

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debt avalanche

  • Posted on March 7, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A debt avalanche is an accelerated debt repayment plan that prioritizes paying off debt with the highest interest rate, saving you money in total interest paid compared to other methods. You…

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