Dear Olga: Commission slowdown
I bought a fixer-upper home when I was making 6 figures but now that the commission has slowed, I ran up my credit cards. Please help!
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okirshenbaum
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Debt Advice
Dear Olga, What is your best advice to get out of debt? Thanks, Jack Carter Dear Jack, My first piece of advice for getting out of debt...
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okirshenbaum
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Tight on cash
Dear Olga, Should you use financing for big purchases? What are the advantages and disadvantages of financing and how can you decide...
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okirshenbaum
- Aug 12, 2019
- 3 min
Graduate Student Loans: Compare Federal and Private Options
This guide to graduate student loans will help you understand what is a FAFSA form as well as federal and private loan options.
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Bad Credit
Dear Olga, I have a really bad credit record. Long story. Someone has offered me a way of clearing out my record, so that I can get...
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Shmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So Scary
Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨
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okirshenbaum
- May 25, 2019
- 2 min
How I Funded My Undergrad Tuition
When it was time to prepare for college, I had my eyes set on Marymount Manhattan College. As a private, liberal arts college in the...
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okirshenbaum
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Paying for Graduate School
Dear Olga, I have been working as a Developer (entry level) for 1.5 years. I used all of my money so far to pay off student loans from a...
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okirshenbaum
- May 19, 2019
- 2 min
Types of Student Loans
With student debt in the US up to a staggering $1.6 trillion, it's important to understand some of the basics.
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okirshenbaum
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Financial Freedom
Dear Olga, Do you think one can ever become financially free with a nine to five job? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I believe for...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 24, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Credit Repair
Dear Olga, When my husband separated from the military we suffered from eviction and a car reposition. How can we fix our credit so we...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 17, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Debt Repayment
Dear Olga, I am trying to get out of debt asap. I am looking at getting a part time job to supplement my income. If it rains we don't...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
Making Money Smart Choices
Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 30, 2019
- 4 min
Dealing with Financial Setbacks
Before we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 9, 2019
- 2 min
Money Conversations. Do You Have Them?
Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 23, 2019
- 2 min
How to Spend Additional Income
Additional income is any income received outside of your regular stream of income. With tax season underway, some of you are receiving...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 16, 2019
- 2 min
Debt Repayment
Last week's blog talked about categorizing your debt. Now that you've thought about what kind of debt you have, let's talk about how to...
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okirshenbaum
- Feb 9, 2019
- 2 min
Categorizing Your Debt
There is a tendency to classify debt into two groups: good and bad. "Good debt" is typically associated with investing in your future so...
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okirshenbaum
- Oct 3, 2018
- 2 min
Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Budget
Outside of major purchases like buying a house or car and student loans, people get into debt because they for one reason or another...
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okirshenbaum
- Sep 11, 2018
- 1 min
Take Control of Your Finances
In Q2 2018, total US household debt has reached $13.29 trillion. In June 2018, student debt in the US is up to a staggering $1.52...
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