Author: Neal Frankle
How to get a personal loan with bad credit
Written by: Neal Frankle
If you have bad credit you might be tempted to turn to a personal loan company if you need cash. This is not necessarily a bad idea …
Need money fast? Here are your 5 cheapest options
Written by: Neal Frankle
My guess is you are reading this post because you need money ASAP and you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for the …
Do you know how your credit score is calculated?
Written by: Neal Frankle
Your credit score tells the world a lot about you. It tells creditors if it’s worth it or not to lend you money and at what …
How to save big on guaranteed life insurance
Written by: Neal Frankle
If you’re looking for term life insurance but don’t want to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire, you might be interested in a Guaranteed Issue life insurance policy. …
5 reasons why you shouldn’t close your credit card
Written by: Neal Frankle
It’s not at all unusual for people to close out a credit card after paying it off. But in most cases, it’s not the right thing …
How to succeed at DIY investing
Written by: Neal Frankle
You may find it weird to see a financial advisor telling others how to become great do-it-yourself investors. I understand that. But I’ll let you in …
7 ways to negotiate with creditors
Written by: Neal Frankle
Negotiating with creditors with whom you still enjoy a good standing is an important skill – and very different from negotiating with debt collectors. The idea is …
5 tips for making your own living trust online
Written by: Neal Frankle
You can make your own living trust online very easily. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this subject, a trust allows you to control who …
Serial debt consolidation: The road to financial ruin
Written by: Neal Frankle
People often try to deal with mounting debt and credit problems by doing a debt consolidation. In theory, it’s a sound idea. But in reality, one debt consolidation …
4 ways to finance a home improvement project
Written by: Neal Frankle
The best way to finance a home improvement project is not to do one. That’s because the cost of these jobs almost always outstrips the value they add …
7 ways to deal with large medical bills
Written by: Neal Frankle
Large medical bills are a different kind of debt. This is partially because they don’t come from traditional lenders, and because you can be swapped with …
Here’s how to never run out of money
Written by: Neal Frankle
Most people I meet don’t really care about acquiring great wealth. But everyone wants to make sure they never run out of money. If that resonates with …
How to write a credit dispute letter
Written by: Neal Frankle
If you’ve ever discovered there is erroneous credit information in your records, either by getting a letter from a creditor or, more commonly, in a line …
How to become self-employed now
Written by: Neal Frankle
Being self-employed isn’t just a dream. You’re reading this because you want to work for yourself and believe me, you can make it happen. I don’t need …
What to do if your income isn’t covering your expenses
Written by: Neal Frankle
Do you find it difficult to make ends meet each month? Do you shake with worry when some unexpected major expense pops its ugly head? If …
Why you pay tax on mutual funds even if you make no withdrawals
Written by: Neal Frankle
The tax treatment of mutual funds is confusing. It’s very possible to make a ton of money on your funds and pay no tax. But it’s …
How to use a credit-builder loan to rebuild your credit
Written by: Neal Frankle
If you have a bunch of bad credit in your past, and you are looking to get a fresh start, you should take a serious look at …
How fast do your credit scores change?
Written by: Neal Frankle
Once you put all the work into cleaning up your credit history you want to see your efforts pay off fast. That makes sense. The reality is the …
How cosigning a loan can destroy your credit
Written by: Neal Frankle
Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, …
7 killer ways to simplify your financial life
Written by: Neal Frankle
The simpler your financial life is the more secure it will be. When you spin lots of plates., you increase the odds of having a few …
