Practical guidance on debt, bankruptcy, and the financial decisions that matter most. Written by OVLG attorneys.
Holidays bring a smile on your face since this is the time to celebrate. With less than a few days to go, it's high time for Easter shopping. It is expected that people will spend almost $2.26 billion on Easter candy in 2014. Now, that's a lot of money and it's a pity to spend it on Easter, especially when credit card and student debts are rampant in the country. ...
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Credit score fluctuations are a normal phenomenon and there is nothing to worry about. Credit score can change from day to day and bureau to bureau. So, next time you see a change in your score, don't get flustered and start panicking.Credit score can go up and down for various reasons. Several factors affect your score. Once you know about these factors, you'll find ...
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You are often thankful for various things like good health, promising relationship, etc. But, why not thank those financial prospects that come your way? I’m not talking about the promotion that you’ve got this year or the biggest trip that you’ve enjoyed with your family. Apart from these, there are still some other reasons that you should be thankful for. ...
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“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” - Joseph Campbell.Eleventh November is observed as the Veterans Day. This year let’s plan something different for our heroes. Always remember, the peaceful nights we spend are gifts from the warriors of our country.The experience and courage of our soldiers keep us protected ...
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It is easy to get plunged into a sea of despair when confronting mammoth debt burdens. When you fail to pay them with normal and minimal efforts, you start believing them to remain with you forever.However, if there is a will, you can ambush even the biggest balances in record time. Apart from some real help from a professional entity, I undertook some steps (which ...
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The season "fall" is the most colorful time of the year. Most of the places are surrounded by the beautiful shades of vibrant colors and some are beautifully covered with the rolling vineyard. Conventionally, this colorful foliage season is ideal to have some outdoor fun with family. Here are some fun ideas to experience with your family before the icy chilly ...
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The title of this story reminds me of the classic - Anne Frank -The Diary of a young girl. But believe me, I couldn’t think of a better title for this story ever since I decided to show my journey from financial mess to financial victory to the whole world out there. And the similarities between the 2 titles end in the phrase ‘young girl’ only. That’s because ...
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August 26 - the day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 granting women the right to vote in America. Since this day, the United States has witnessed four female U.S. Supreme Court justices and a U.S. Attorney General. While this might seem as a tremendous success for a class who were once devoid of voting rights, we still await the first female ...
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