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Disclaimer: Customer was compensated for sharing their experience<\/em>. Interview has been edited for clarity. <\/em><\/p>\n

Alanna is a hardworking cosmetologist from Missouri with two daughters. Although she earned a steady income working at a salon, she decided to pursue her passion and open her own shop.<\/p>\n

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Alanna Stays on Top of Her Personal Finances With <\/strong>Budgeting Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cThe last couple of years I’ve really taken time to do the research, be diligent and follow a budget. But it did take a little bit of work for me to get there. [\u2026] I monitor my accounts by an app that I found, and with that app, I have my bank and all of my credit cards and recurring bills linked.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Alanna has a convenient system to keep an eye on her finances with a helpful budgeting and credit monitoring app. It\u2019s never too late to start budgeting and get on the path to improve your finances. With free tools like an online budget calculator<\/a>, personal finance apps and credit monitoring services<\/a>, you can take steps toward better financial health.<\/p>\n

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Alanna Pursued Her Dream and Opened a Salon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI had just had a move, and I had gone from being at a commission salon to opening my own salon [and] renting a space. And with that, there were a lot of finances involved. I had to purchase all of my product [and] had rent. I had to get licensed and, you know, a magnitude of things. It was just really overwhelming. And that’s when I found NetCredit. [\u2026] And with that, I applied for the loan. It was so easy. I just did it online, and I heard back really fast and I was able to get that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Alanna realized that making a lifestyle change was a big financial investment with several unexpected expenses along the way. With a NetCredit loan<\/a> or line of credit<\/a>, you can pay for the necessities and get back on your feet faster.<\/p>\n

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She Created a Financial Foundation With Access to Credit<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n

\u201c[The credit] put me in a place where I was more financially stable. [I was able] to go [\u2026] from having a steady income guaranteed that I didn’t have to necessarily generate to having to generate my [own] income. And that credit gave me the foundation to do that.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A line of credit is a good option for those who have an ongoing need for credit. Similar to a credit card, a line of credit provides revolving access up to a credit limit. As the balance is repaid, that amount is available again to reuse.<\/p>\n

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She Appreciated the Flexible Repayment Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cOne of the things that I really liked about NetCredit that made me decide to go with them was that people said you can set your payments and it’s not overwhelming. If you’ve been in a better situation, you can pay it off early. And I actually ended up paying mine off early.\u201d <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Whenever you borrow money, it\u2019s important to make sure you can reasonably afford to take out and repay the loan based on your income. With a NetCredit loan or line of credit, you have flexible repayment options<\/a> to suit your needs and your budget. If your financial situation changes, you can make extra payments or pay off your loan early with no penalties.<\/p>\n

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Alanna Established Her Business and Improved Her Finances <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cWhen you have a loan and, you know, you are working on your credit, it just really makes you aware of, you know, how each financial decision will affect your life. And I felt good that I was able to get the loan. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I was able to follow my goals and be financially supportive of my children. I would absolutely use NetCredit again. [\u2026]\u00a0It helped me establish my business, and from there I was able to grow financially.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you need flexible funding with options that suit your needs, apply<\/a> for a NetCredit loan or line of credit today.<\/p>\n

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