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How to Deal with Your Partner’s Debt


May 31, 2019 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

Dealing with Your Partner’s Debt Surprise: Your Partner has Debt Committed relationships can have many surprises.  Sometimes, it catches you completely off-guard, such as discovering your partner has debt that you and your partner did not know about. This article is about my personal experience with unexpected debt that was in collections under my husband’s […]

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Should I Borrow From My 401(k) Plan?


November 1, 2018 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

If you are reading this, it’s likely you are considering withdrawing funds from your retirement account. While it may seem like a good plan (after all, it is your money anyway), it’s rarely a smart idea to borrow from your 401(k) plan. Before you make the decision, let’s first explore what may be causing you […]

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How Do I Pay Off My Debt?


March 29, 2018 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

Six Steps on to Pay Off Consumer Debt People call me because they are literally drowning in consumer debt. Once you start accumulating debt, it’s extremely difficult to pay it off. And without a plan, it typically continues to increase, taking larger and larger bites out of your monthly budget. No matter how you ended […]

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Should I Place a Credit Freeze on My Account?


January 26, 2018 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

What is a Credit Freeze? After last year’s Equifax security breach, consumers were encouraged to place a credit freeze on their accounts. It’s because this is the most effective way to prevent any new credit from being opened in your name. I have been asked by a few people what a credit freeze is and […]

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Debt Counseling FAQ


October 23, 2017 by The Alexandrite Group Staff Leave a Comment

When you’re drowning in debt and can’t see a way out, looking into debt counseling might be your best option. Debt is a common problem for Americans and you are not alone. Most people haven’t had any experience with debt counseling, and may have questions as to how it works. We can give you a […]

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Beware of Debt Consolidation Companies


September 22, 2017 by The Alexandrite Group Staff Leave a Comment

A common question I am asked is what’s the difference between credit counseling and debt consolidation. These are entirely different concepts. Through credit counseling, you will learn how to solve your debt problems. You will also learn how to change your habits and hopefully avoid similar problems going forward. Debt consolidation removes your outstanding debt, […]

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