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Author: Lauralynn

Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She is married and has two young daughters. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.

Should You Take Out A Loan From Your Retirement 401k Plan?

In 2022, most people need more savings to retire at the standard age. Luckily, we live in a time when there are more options than ever. One of those options is taking out a loan from your 401k plan. Just keep in mind that these loans come with their own set of pros and cons. […]

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The 5 Quickest Ways To Save Money At The Grocery Store

It’s super easy to overspend at the grocery store. Every week you forget something at home and find yourself scrounging around in a hurry on your break to buy it. There’s a lot of information on the Internet about how to save money on groceries, but it’s not all that different from what you should […]

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10 Things To Do After You’ve Paid Off Your Student Loans

Student loan debt has now surpassed credit card debt by over $3 billion. Student loan debt will probably continue to rise quickly unless the government understands its implications on the US economic growth and takes REAL action to mitigate the problem. The graduating class of 2022 is the most indebted in history, with over $56 […]

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5 Options On How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast

You usually do not get into credit card debt overnight, so you also won’t be getting out of credit card debt overnight either. However, there are some options to help you pay off that debt faster than just making those minimum payments. That method can take upwards of 20 or even 30 years. We’re going […]

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Six Important Documents Filed In A Foreclosure Proceeding

A foreclosure proceeding is a legal process that allows homeowners to catch up on delinquent mortgage payments. In addition to the mortgage payments in arrears, other charges may be attached to the mortgage. These additional charges must also be paid in full before the title of ownership of the property can be transferred back to […]

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Smart Things To Consider When Buying A Home To Help Avoid Foreclosure

There are many things to think about when buying a home. However, one thing that is often overlooked is what could happen if you end up in foreclosure. Foreclosure is not only costly but also damaging, so it’s important to do everything you can to avoid it. This blog post will discuss three smart things […]

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Getting A Reverse Mortgage?

If you have a mortgage, you may have heard about a way to have a mortgage loan that requires no payment. This may sound surreal, but it is known as a reverse mortgage. As opposed to the traditional mortgage loan that is repaid over time, the reverse mortgage is designed for the homeowner to receive […]

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How To Fight & Win Against A Home Foreclosure

Today people have been increasingly struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments. Even if you’re not one of them, you may know someone facing a home foreclosure. With almost every state declaring a foreclosure crisis, knowing how to fight and win against home foreclosure is essential. Foreclosure is not something that happens overnight. Many […]

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How Online Bill Pay Can Save You Time and Money

In the past, the best way to pay bills was by receiving a bill in the mail and sending them a check for payment. This all changed with the development of online bill payment. Having the payments paid online provides many benefits such as saving a lot of time and money due to the convenience […]

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5 Big Mistakes To Avoid As A First-Time Home Buyer

Every year, millions of Americans buy a house for the first time. This is called being a “First-Time Home Buyer” and it can be a very exciting time in your life. Your family can enjoy the new space together on many occasions. The problem with this concept, though, is that there are hundreds of mistakes […]

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