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Consolidating Debt: The Pros and Cons

Managing debt can sometimes feel like juggling too many balls at once. If you’re finding it hard to keep up with multiple bills, a debt consolidation strategy might be just what you need. Let’s dive into what consolidating debt means, how it works, and whether it might be the right move for you. What is Debt Consolidation? Debt consolidation...

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I’m in Debt – What Should I Do?
I’m in Debt – What Should I Do?

While struggling with debt isn’t uncommon, getting out of it as soon as possible is important. Student loans, car loans, credit cards and other payments can lead to your pile of debt getting bigger and bigger. So, what steps should you take if you are in debt? Keep reading to find out.  1. Clean...

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How Do I Pay Off My Debt?
How Do I Pay Off My Debt?

Extreme amounts of debt can weigh heavy on your shoulders. It has been found that extreme amounts of debt are linked to higher rates of suicide and depression. This is why it’s so important to have an understanding of good debt vs. bad debt and how you can go about paying back your debt efficiently.  Don’t Let it Define Your Life You,...

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How to Stay in Debt - Crushing Habits
How to Stay in Debt - Crushing Habits

Nobody wants to be consumed with worrying about their finances. Debt for most people is a fact of life. Unless you have a stroke of luck with the lottery, or a Daddy Warbucks, you are probably unable to pay cash for life’s most important purchases: a car, house or your college education. The goal with debt is to take on good debt that will provide...

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Habits of People Who Live Debt-Free
Habits of People Who Live Debt-Free

If you’re an adult living in America, chances are you’re living with debt. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, roughly 80% of American adults are in financial debt. You can see how it happens, between student loan payments, mortgage payments, car payments and credit card use, it’s easy to get yourself into debt and it can be tough...

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Money Advice Gone Wrong
Money Advice Gone Wrong

Sometimes the best intentions can lend themselves to producing the worst results. While many friends and family members may offer quick solutions to your financial anguish, often times the best education is understanding those lessons first hand. At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we’d like to showcase several of the most common pieces of...

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debt, financial education, money advice, Personal Finance, student debt

5 Strategies to Shrink Debt
5 Strategies to Shrink Debt

Minimizing your debt can always seem like a mountain of to-do lists. With various recurring payments, differing interest rates, and due dates that never seem to end, if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.   While having credit card or other outstanding debt isn’t a situation anyone wants to find themselves in, a surprising...

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