Author: Jennie

Hi! I'm Jennie, owner and editor of Disease Called Debt. This site is a helpful resource for you if you’re trying to get out of debt, save money or you just want to manage your money more effectively.

Having an unpaid debt comes with multiple consequences. Besides drops in your credit scores and various financial implications, lenders and debt collection agencies may threaten you with jail time. But is it really possible to get to prison because of your unpaid debt? As it turns out, not really. At least you won’t face arrest or jail for simply owing a credit card or medical debt. However, a creditor can start a lawsuit against you if you fail to pay your financial obligations. As a result, a court can send you to jail not for your unpaid debt itself but…

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When homeowners seek to boost the curb appeal of their properties, they often turn to landscaping, exterior paint, and architectural accents. One element that noticeably enhances curb appeal but is often overlooked is the garage door. In this article, we will explore how investing in a quality garage door can pay off by adding value to your home and making a lasting impression on potential buyers. The Power of Curb Appeal Research suggests that the condition of the outside of your home says a lot about what’s inside. First impressions matter even more than you might realize. According to a…

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Are you thinking about entering the financial sector? A career as a mortgage adviser might be the right move for you. But before you leap into this field, it’s crucial to understand that it’s more than just crunching numbers and pushing paperwork. Let’s delve into what it takes to succeed in this dynamic and rewarding role in the UK’s competitive property market. Starting in Mortgage Advice Before we get into the nitty-gritty of skills, it’s essential to address the first step: obtaining the necessary qualifications. To kickstart your career as a mortgage adviser, you’ll need an accredited qualification such as…

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No matter who you are, sooner or later you’re going to have a bad experience as a customer. Perhaps your restaurant meal was cooked insufficiently to the point where you have to return the dish and ask for a new one. Maybe you were promised discounts on a flight thanks to your package deal, but the referral never registered and now you have to pay full price, catch the flight, and deal with it on your vacation. We’d rather not raise any blood pressure or raise any bad memories, so we’ll stop there. Either way, making a complaint in…

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In order to run a good business, you have to think like the consumer of said business. No one constructs a cinema, for example, without thinking about viewing angles, the ease by which to find seats, and what refreshments would be most popular for an audience buying their ticket and snacks. But of course, it’s not just positives that drive business decision-making. It’s also what we’re trying to avoid. As such, going through like as a consumer, service-user, client and customer is valuable, especially if you focus on what annoys you. That level of aggravation might not seem like an…

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