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Land a Mortgage Like a Pro: Three Easy Steps
Jim Gold on February 27, 2015
You wouldn’t think of overpaying $50,000 when buying a new house, but you could pay that much extra if you’re not careful shopping for a mortgage.
Whacky Reasons For Delaying Credit Card Payments
Guest Blogger on February 27, 2015
Weird, and expensive, justifications that don’t really hold up under the light of financial logic.
How to Navigate Deceptive Car Ads and Avoid Rip-Offs
Jim Gold on February 26, 2015
Get the skinny on those alluring ads before you enter the auto showroom.
Tax Hacks 2015: 6 Things Sneaky Tax Preparers Won’t Tell You
Marilyn Lewis on January 29, 2015
How you can avoid the scams, missteps and high fees that are rife in the industry.
Tax Hacks 2015: Here Are 15 Apps to Make Your Life Less (Income) Taxing
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 28, 2015
Smartphone users rejoice! There are plenty of apps to make preparing your tax return a little more bearable.
Survey: More Than Half of Americans Too Much In Debt to Save For Retirement
Jim Gold on January 23, 2015
How much have you saved for retirement? How much do you need to save for retirement? A report by HSBC says many people don’t know, and it offers ways to step it up and avoid being caught short.
Payday Lenders Pony Up Record Fine for Deceiving Borrowers
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record-setting settlement with two payday lenders affiliated with race car driver Scott Tucker for charging customers undisclosed fees.
New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on January 19, 2015
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
What Kids Should Know About Money at Every Age and Stage
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 14, 2015
Getting your kids off to a good start in life requires more than simply putting food on the table and a roof over their heads. Make sure they leave the house with money smarts as well.
College Students: Are You Making These 9 Money Mistakes?
Allison Martin on January 12, 2015
Chances are you headed off to college without a solid education in personal finance and money management. Don’t start out adulthood by digging yourself into a hole.
Kick the Habit: 7 Steps to Wean Yourself From Credit Cards
Kentin Waits on January 9, 2015
Easy credit, the tendency to overspend, and the overwhelming acceptance of plastic as a means to pay for everything from home repairs to hamburgers have helped make consumer indebtedness a chronic condition. Here’s how to break free.
2 Services That Protect Grandma From Money-Stealing Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
There are services available to help stop elder fraud in its tracks. Could they help you or someone you know?
The 10 States With the Highest Credit Card Delinquency Rates
Guest Blogger on January 1, 2015
Missing credit card bill payments will seriously hurt your credit score, but the sooner you get back on track, the less of an impact it will have.
8 Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
Allison Martin on December 30, 2014
Prepaid debit cards have been criticized for having excessive fees, but that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth considering. Here’s why.
10 Smart Year-End Money Moves You Can Make During Commercial Breaks
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 26, 2014
Making smart year-end money moves doesn’t require a lot of time. In fact, you can give yourself a year-end review and makeover during commercial breaks while you’re watching TV.
Consumer Reports Doesn’t Recommend Gift Cards — Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on December 18, 2014
Although gift cards are the go-to gift, they have a lot of drawbacks. We’ll tell you why cash or a check may be a better option.
Here’s Why Hotels Put That Mysterious ‘Hold’ on Your Credit Card
Christopher Elliott on December 11, 2014
Many hotels place a pending charge on your credit card that’s far in excess of the cost of the room.
6 Tips to Make Gift Cards More Personal
Guest Blogger on December 6, 2014
People love to give gift cards even though they seem like a gift that didn’t require a lot of thought. Here’s how to make them more personal.
4 Student Loan Debt Collection Tricks
Guest Blogger on December 1, 2014
The anti-borrower behavior of some private companies used by the federal government to service and collect student loans has been exposed.
New Payday Loan Service Charges Zero. Too Good to Be True?
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 28, 2014
We often talk about predatory payday lenders, but one company has launched a service with no mandatory fees. Should you use it?
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