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Is Paying My Credit Card Way Before the Due Date a Bad Idea?
An Interview with Rod Griffin, the Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy for Experian It wasn't until recently that I became...


Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest?
The majority of couples are rightfully comfortable borrowing money to buy a home that fits within their budget. However, it is sometimes...


Should I Pay Off Debt or Save? Scenarios, Solutions, and the Fundamentals
Table of Contents Scenario 1: Should I Pay Off Debt or Save? Scenario 2: Should I Pay Off Debt or Save? Scenario 3: Should I Pay Off Debt...


Reducing Debt in Marriage: Tackle the Debt You Hate the Most
I recently interviewed Justin and Haley Brown-Woods in an Instagram Live . Justin and Haley are a debt recovery success story and the...


How Married Couples Can Dodge the Dangers of High-Cost Borrowing
A new report issued by the Financial Health Network highlights the surge in high cost borrowing. With the costs of credit products like...


Your Guide to Combining Credit Cards After Marriage
1 in 3 couples say credit card debt played a role in their divorce, that is according to a recent survey of divorced couples. Additional...


3 Simple Ways to Build Credit as a Couple
Updated post: 7/15/24 - Original post: 9/27/22 Michael and Ashley have chaotic lives, and there never seems to be enough time in the day...


Credit Score Myth: Keep a Balance on Your Credit Card
Credit scores are crucial in our lives, yet they are often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Many people get confused by...


What To Do When Your Spouse Overspends Using Credit Cards
Talking about money can be difficult, especially when you or your spouse overspend. People often feel guilty, ashamed, and defensive...


Podcast: Bankruptcy and Marriage - A Conversation with a Bankruptcy Attorney
Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts...


New: Debt Payoff Planner Budgeting Sheet
The new Debt Payoff Planner is included with a Tiller subscription. Existing users can install it directly from the Tiller Money Feeds...


What is BNPL? How does it work? Is it right for us?
What is BNPL? BNPL, which stands for Buy Now Pay Later, is a credit product that allows consumers to purchase goods and services...


Does Getting Married Affect Your Credit Score?
Marriage and Credit Quiz (Embedded) Send this post with the embedded quiz below to your friends to see if they can do any better! The Ten...


How NOT to Use Credit Cards: Couples Edition
Updated post: 11/28/23; Original post: 6/11/22 Do not let credit cards use you to destroy your wealth. You have the power to use credit...


How to Pay Down Debts With Your Spouse
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 9 of our 10 part budgeting series Click the interactive image above for a graphic explanation...
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