the don’t be broke blog

For more then 15 years the Dollar Loan Center referral program has rewarded you for introducing your friends and family to our family. For the first time ever we are changing things up. Not only are we upping the ante on your first referral, but also we are laying the foundation for you to earn […]

The April 18 deadline for taxes is fast approaching. You can file online free through IRS.gov. Just choose a Free File company and then click on their link to prepare and e-file the return. The tax software helps eligible taxpayers find tax breaks. This could include tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. […]

Daily Interest Explained: Dollar Loan Center low rate signature loans have interest that accrues daily. Which means you will only pay interest for the amount of time you need it. For example, if you keep your loan out for 3 days, you only pay 3 days worth of interest. Those other guys charge you two […]

Getting a loan with us is so easy, let’s walk you through the process. You’ll need to bring in 3 things: A photo ID A current paystub And form of address verification, which is a fancy way for us to say, bring us a piece of mail so we can see your address. You’ll then […]

TRANSCRIPT BELOW… Welcome to Dollar Loan Center Tax Tips Here are a few tax breaks that individuals typically miss. Don’t pay more taxes than you need to. People say this all the time, but it can be hard to find every deduction, credit and income adjustment you are entitled to. You might be aware of […]

Cold weather is here to stay, well at least for the next several months. Spring is but a dream away, but for now you have the present of ever increasing energy costs and colder weather in the months ahead. Plan now for chilly temperatures and spend a little to save big. Laying down a little […]

If you’ve noticed an uptick in engagement announcements on Facebook recently, it’s not all in your head — engagement season is a real thing. But if you’re thinking about proposing to your own partner, you’ll want to make sure you’ve talked through the practical side of things first. “You’ll want to have really good, open […]

Any amount of debt can seem overwhelming, depending on what your income is or how much debt you’re comfortable having. If you’re feeling in over your head, it’s time to start looking for help to get you out of debt and back on track. When it comes to digging out from underneath your debilitating debt, […]

Cellular phone bills remain an area where many people can trim their budgets. If you haven’t shopped around lately, there are many new options available. All the major networks sell wholesale minutes to MVNOs (Mobile Network Virtual Operators), which they in turn sell at a significant discount to individuals. I would also observe that smartphone […]

“Repossession” is probably the scariest word in the financial lexicon this side of “bankruptcy.” Basically, if you bought something with a bank loan and they have a lien on it, and you stop making payments, the bank can take it back. That means your car, or your house might not be your car or your […]