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Are You Your Parents’ ATM?
Donna Freedman on November 25, 2013
If you’re helping out parents whose money isn’t stretching far enough, what happens to your own finances?
5 Steps to Build a Credit Score From Scratch
Angela Colley on November 14, 2013
You’re just starting out and you’ve never borrowed money before. Here’s how you can establish a great credit history.
What’s the Worst Kind of Debt?
Guest Blogger on November 13, 2013
Is student loan debt worse than mortgage debt or credit card debt? How about unpaid taxes owed to Uncle Sam?
Getting a Mortgage is About to Get Harder
Marilyn Lewis on June 2, 2014
New mortgage rules are going into effect Jan. 10 to protect homeowners and investors from the kinds of risky mortgages that were sold during the recent real estate bubble and led so many people into foreclosure.
Review: Horizon Gold Credit Card
Guest Blogger on October 22, 2013
It’s not a Visa or a MasterCard. In fact, it can only be used at a particular online store. If you have bad credit, you can likely find a better card.
7 Things Every Homebuyer Should Know
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2013
Don’t even think about searching for a new house until you learn what every homebuyer should know.
Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast
Marilyn Lewis on October 4, 2013
When a regular paycheck suddenly disappears, you’ve got to make some quick adjustments. Here’s what to do.
6 Steps to Surviving a Job Furlough
Marilyn Lewis on October 3, 2013
The odds are you’ll be back to work fairly soon. But there’s no guarantee. Especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this guide will see you through.
7 Uses for Prepaid Cards You Haven’t Thought About
Bev O’Shea on October 2, 2013
Parents like to use these cards to give allowances or emergency cash to older kids, but they have other uses that probably haven’t occurred to you.
Report Calls for Changes at Consumer Watchdog
B.T. Ballenger on September 27, 2013
The Bipartisan Policy Center says there are several things the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could do better. What do you think?
Not Using Credit Card Rewards? You’re Leaving Money on the Table
Trisha Sherven on December 11, 2013
Picking the right plastic can get you some nice perks. We have 10 tips to help you get the most out of your credit card.
Need Help With Student Loan Debt? Crowdfund It
Guest Blogger on September 24, 2013
Online platform Piglt gives future, current and past students the opportunity to crowdfund their education expenses.
The Most Common Obamacare Scams
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
Big changes are the perfect time for big cons. Don’t get swindled by these tactics.
Chase Ordered to Refund $309 Million to Credit Card Customers
B.T. Ballenger on September 19, 2013
Yet another big bank is in trouble with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the way it sold credit card add-on products to customers.
7 Myths About Secured Credit Cards
Angela Colley on September 13, 2013
Secured credit cards aren’t the same as debit cards or prepaid cards. And they’re not just for people with bad credit.
Expense Creep: How to Avoid Getting Nickel-and-Dimed on the Essentials
Kentin Waits on August 12, 2013
The cost of all kinds of products and services you use is creeping up in small amounts that likely fall beneath your budget radar. Here’s how to fight back.
5 Signs You’re Not Saving the Right Way
Angela Colley on August 9, 2013
Do you recognize yourself in any of these 5 examples? If you do, you’re missing out on opportunities to build wealth.
3 Ways to Escape a Cellphone Contract
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2013
You don’t always have to spend hundreds of dollars to break a phone contract.
The 5 Most Common Hidden Credit Card Charges
Guest Blogger on August 5, 2013
These sneaky charges amount to more than $14 billion on consumers’ credit cards in a year. Are they popping up on your bills?
The Best and Worst Prepaid Cards
B.T. Ballenger on July 31, 2013
Prepaid cards are known for coming with a lot of fees — but some aren’t so bad, Consumer Reports says.
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