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Should I Pay My Parent Plus Loans Aggressively?

Q: My dad took out Parent Plus loans to help me pay for school. The loan has grown by 10k even though he has been payi...
Barry Coleman / Thursday September 15, 2022
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Where to find guidance to deal with student loan debt relief?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...
Barry Coleman / Friday March 25, 2022
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What Can I Do to Prepare for Repayment of My Student Loans and Become Financially Independent?

(2 min 8 sec read) The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us how they should handle their student loans in their money situation. We pick som...
Barry Coleman / Thursday December 23, 2021
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What to Know before Opening Your First Business Credit Card

A business credit card is a valuable tool for just about any business. It does not matter the size, the age, or the business model—a...
Barry Coleman / Tuesday October 27, 2020
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5 Ways to Manage and Pay Off Small Business Debt

As a small business owner, you have a lot to manage—future business goals, vendors, new marketing strategies, and maybe even some employees. And that’s far...
Barry Coleman / Friday September 18, 2020
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Do you need good credit to start a business?

A lot of time, effort, and energy go into starting a business. Typically, you have to map out a business plan, prepare a variety of business and legal documents...
Barry Coleman / Thursday September 3, 2020
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How do I begin to build credit?

Q:  How do I begin to build credit? A. Dear Reader,...
Barry Coleman / Thursday February 8, 2018
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Should I try to move a negative mark on my credit report to my business credit report?

Q: Should I try to move a negative mark on my credit report to my business credit report? Dear reader, Small business experts always recommen...
Barry Coleman / Thursday January 4, 2018
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How can I improve my credit score?

Q: I recently checked my credit score using an online service and discovered that my score is below 600.  I b...
Barry Coleman / Monday August 14, 2017
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