“What is refinancing? I hear people talking about refinancing their home, their student loans, but what is refinancing and how does it work?” We frequently hear a version of this…
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Imagine running a 5k has been one of your goals for a long time and you want to check it off your list. Alarm sounds an hour early. Roll out…
Taking a loan from your 401(k) plan may seem like a good idea when you’re hit with a financial setback, especially when borrowing money from a bank may be difficult…
Transferring the balance on your credit card to a new card with a lower (maybe even 0%) interest rate can be a big help when paying off debt if used…
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in spending and gift giving that ends up leaving you, and your finances, drained. This…
If you have multiple federal student loans, you may be thinking about consolidating them into one loan. This can be done by applying for consolidation with no application fee, no…
Refinancing student loans is similar in many ways to refinancing other loan options like mortgages or auto loans. There are two primary reasons you might consider refinancing a student loan.…
Once upon a time, you went to college and landed a job. You did exactly what you were supposed to do! Except, now you have a collection of student debt…
BrightDime’s financial coaches have expertise in a wide range of topics: budgeting, debt reduction strategies, insurance, workplace benefits, investment products, and on and on. So what is that they can…
If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…