Have you been carrying a balance on your credit card because you think it’ll boost your score? Or have you delayed marrying the love of your life because you’re worried their credit score will drag yours down? The good news is you can pay off that card and marry your sweetheart because neither of those […]
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America is in the midst of the longest economic expansion on record — and for employers, this means the labor market is tight. Record low unemployment rates, increased job creation, and increased consumer confidence have created a situation where job creation has exceeded the number of available employees in many areas. This marks a stark
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TrueConnect provides a safe, affordable financial solution for employees who need a helping hand in times of financial hardship. This solution gives them a way to find relief when a financial emergency arises and help them avoid predatory lenders. Employees can take out a TrueConnect loan without regard to their credit score, and they can
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Financial issues are the most common causes of stress among men and women. As employers are beginning to learn, financial wellness and health are very closely linked, which is why nine out of 10 medium and large companies are starting to add financial wellness programs to their list of employee benefits. The advantages are clear:
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A surprising amount of people are unaware of the credit scoring system, let alone their own credit rating. But when they try to get credit to purchase a home or car, their credit score – or lack thereof – suddenly becomes a huge issue. What is a Credit Score? In short, your credit score shows
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Your credit score can pose a financial dilemma. Having bad credit means you have a credit record, but you’ve made some mistakes and it doesn’t look good. Having no credit means you do not have an existing credit record. If you fall into the latter category, it means that creditors have no way to predict
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A loan shark is a person or company that lends people money and charges upfront fees and a high interest rate on very short-term, small loans. Typically, loan sharks target people who are in financial distress and in desperate need of cash. They will harass borrowers by means of intimidation, threats, and blackmail if the
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St. Paul, MN – Sunrise Banks of St. Paul, MN, today announced that TrueConnect, a benefit program offered in partnership with Employee Loan Solutions, LLC, was selected by Sourcewell as an employee benefit program available to its more than 50,000 public sector and non-profit members. Sourcewell, formerly known as NJPA, conducts national competitive bid processes
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The Great Recession was a major economic downturn that affected the global financial markets from December 2007. From that month, until the end of the recession in June 2009, the GDP declined by 4.3 percent, while unemployment rose to 10 percent — this took a long-term toll on the economy. Some areas of the United
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