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The Debt Consolidation Guide

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing The Debt Consolidation Guide At FinFit we’re driven by our mission to help employees live financially happier and healthier lives. We do this by providing products and services that help employees across the US move out of debt and into savings, and also learn more about their finances. We recognize that many people will be worried about their money, potentially now more than ever. This may...

What you need to know about emergency funds

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Saving, Investing & Retirement.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Saving, Investing & Retirement What you need to know about emergency funds Explore more Learn content Keep learning

Good habits that take you from being a borrower to a saver

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Saving, Investing & Retirement.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Saving, Investing & Retirement Good habits that take you from being a borrower to a saver Relax. This is not an article that will suggest that drastically cutting your spending is the only path to saving more. Constantly saying ‘no’ to yourself may work for a few weeks or months, but eventually you get frustrated and give up. That’s not being weak, that’s being human! Even worse,...

Different types of money stress and how to reduce it

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Spending & Budgeting.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Spending & Budgeting Different types of money stress and how to reduce it It’s hard to fix a problem without knowing what the cause is. There are many ways money can cause stress, but they often fall into three categories: A) Stress about not having enough to cover today Not being able to pay your bills on time Feeling overwhelmed by debt B) Stress about not being prepared for the future Worry about...

How to avoid the minimum repayment trap

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing How to avoid the minimum repayment trap Carrying a large credit card balance is nobody’s idea of fun. With interest rates (APR) hovering at 20% – and often higher for subprime borrowers – maintaining a credit card balance can add up to thousands of dollars in interest over time. The good news is that you can save yourself lots of time and money by learning one key move that will help you...

How to guard against lifestyle creep

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 2, 2024. Posted in Spending & Budgeting.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Spending & Budgeting How to guard against lifestyle creep ‘Lifestyle creep’ describes the tendency we all have to spend more as we earn more. Of course, a level of lifestyle inflation is inevitable and quite natural – most of us don’t live as frugally as we did when we were students, or starting out in our first job. But if unchecked this can create the unwelcome situation where although we earn...

How to make your work bonus work hard

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 1, 2024. Posted in Spending & Budgeting.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Spending & Budgeting How to make your work bonus work hard You’ve worked hard for your bonus, now let’s let it work hard for you! Below we look at a handful of options for spending or saving your hard earned money… Chip away at debt It might not give you the same feeling as spending it on something nice, but using some or all of your bonus to clear a chunk of debt might make it go further...

Tips for teaching your kids about money

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on April 1, 2024. Posted in Family, Home & Lifestyle.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Family, Home & Lifestyle Tips for teaching your kids about money How we view money – in the form of our financial beliefs and behaviors – is largely influenced by what we learn from our parents and those around us while we’re a child. To help you raise money-savvy children, we’ve come up with five easy tips that you can introduce to your children while they’re young to help them understand...

How to pay down debt as fast as possible

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on March 27, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing How to pay down debt as fast as possible Whatever the reason for ending up in debt in the first place, whether it’s unexpected bills, medical issues, job loss, or even just overspending, many of us struggle to know how to pay it back in the best way possible. For many, this amount can be in the tens of thousands. It can feel overwhelming or impossible to take back control, especially...

20 good-to-know terms for your debt management journey

Written by 2018Marketing@finfit.com on March 27, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing 20 good-to-know terms for your debt management journey When working towards accomplishing your financial goals, there are some common terms you’ll see pop up a lot and understanding them can help you make the best decisions for your unique financial situation. This glossary of personal finance terms focuses on 20 words and phrases related to debt management and is meant to help...