Stuart Bilan

Wellbeingville

Welcome to Wellbeingville—where you feel like anything is possible with your money. It’s the place where we’re more at ease today, and tomorrow is filled with promise and opportunity.

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Money tips for those starting that first real job

Starting your journey to master your money Maybe you’ve recently graduated. Or maybe you’re ready to get that first real adult job. Either way, it’s an exciting time.

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Overcoming the paycheck-to-paycheck life

How do I make my money last longer than the 1st to the 15th? Nobody likes darting back and forth between a bank account and calendar, worrying about making it to that next paycheck. Ending the paycheck-to-paycheck anxiety can be incredibly freeing.…

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3 ways to pay down debt

How to gain some momentum and pay off those pesky loans Debt can help us do everything from buying that perfect car to getting that dream house. But if we take on too much debt, it can make us feel like we’re constantly trying to keep up and catch…

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What is downer debt?

The types of debt we need to avoid Debt can be a tool to help us work toward the future we want. But some not-so-good decision making or some difficult circumstances can leave us with downer debt. It’s downer because the struggle to pay it off can…

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How to find the budget approach that’s right for you

Some like a hands-on approach. Others like to be hands-off. Confidently knowing where our money is going is a whole lot better than panicking as we wonder where it went. That’s what a little budgeting can do for us.

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Get out of debt: The 4 things we need to know

Eliminate downer debt for good So you’re ready to stop letting downer debt drag you down. That’s great! With the right know-how, we can knock out that credit card debt or payday loan once and for all.

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Avoid Check Scams

Checks may seem like a "relic from the past," but according to the Federal Reserve, check scams are on the rise:

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3 Easy Budgeting Ideas

Nobody likes those end-of-the-month antics. Money gets tight and you find yourself playing the game. Counting the days to payday. Timing those bill payments to get them in under the wire and not overdrawing your account. And hoping no unexpected…

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5 Tips That Help You Save Money

Where does the money go? After we get our paychecks, it doesn’t take too long before it just seems to vaporize. Sure, we have to pay the bills and buy groceries. But it just feels like we ought to be able to hold onto a little more of our money each…

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Credit Card Debt Is That Sneaky Jerk

Credit card debt is that sneaky jerk who pretends to be your friend That credit card can seem like such a friendly little guy. He’s there for you when your friends invite you on that weekend trip but you don’t have the money to go. And, hey, all you…

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