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11 Signs You Have Too Much Credit Card Debt

on December 28, 2020

Are you in denial about how much credit card debt you have? Here’s how to tell if you have a problem.

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15 States With the Most Student Loan Debt

on December 28, 2020

Student debt can be staggering, and people in these states owe the most for their education.

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8 Ways to Free Yourself of Retirement Debt

on December 11, 2020

You’ve got options you might not even think of — including credit cards.

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7 Ways to Diversify Your Investments Without Spending a Fortune

on December 7, 2020

Here’s why it’s important, and how you can do it easily.

6 Ways to Have a Debt-Free Retirement
6 Ways to Have a Debt-Free Retirement

on November 5, 2020

You want as few expenses as possible on a fixed income. Here’s how to cut one of the worst.

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The Worst and Best Ways to Destroy Debt

on October 12, 2020

Dealing with debt the wrong way compounds the problem. Here are some bad ideas — and much better ones — for eliminating obligations.

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7 Ways to Worry Less About Your Retirement

on September 15, 2020

Focusing on these things will improve your finances and your outlook.

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The Top 10 Reasons Baby Boomers Are in Debt

on September 7, 2020

The most common type of debt among older adults might surprise you.

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The Anatomy of a Debt Crisis

on September 4, 2020

In this week’s podcast: We talk to someone I know who describes what it’s like to dig a debt hole — and to finally fix it.

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Americans Worry About Paying Credit Card If COVID Surge Continues

on August 11, 2020

Concerns arise as many people have taken on more credit card debt in these tough times

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How to Get Free Help With Your Student Loans

on July 14, 2020

Is student loan debt crushing you or someone you know? Here are some ways to get relief.

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Is It Better to Save for Retirement or Pay Down Debt?

on June 24, 2020

As it turns out, the answer might not be as simple as you would hope.

3 Smart Reasons to Get a New Credit Card Now
3 Smart Reasons to Get a New Credit Card Now

on May 14, 2020

Here are the best cards to meet common needs — balance transfers, travel rewards, establishing credit and more.

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Most People Don’t Know This Key Fact About Credit Scores

on May 6, 2020

Two-thirds of Americans are in the dark about an important truth.

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Will You Have Enough to Retire? Here’s a New Way to Find Out

on May 2, 2020

This retirement assessment program is a quick and affordable way to get a snapshot of your finances and learn what you need to do next.

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5 Groups Who Won’t Get Coronavirus Checks From Uncle Sam

on April 29, 2020

Millions of people are getting stimulus payments from the federal government. But you might not be among them.

Woman with credit card
Get 0% APR on Card Balance Transfers for Up to 21 Months

on April 28, 2020

If you need relief from debt on high-interest cards, jump on one of these deals offering generous introductory periods at 0% APR — some with cash-back programs to boot.

How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster
How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster

on April 28, 2020

Millions of Americans are still waiting for their coronavirus stimulus payments to come in. If you’re one of them, you can try entering your bank account info on the IRS website. And if you don’t have a bank, you can have your payment sent to a prepaid card.

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Coronavirus: What to Do If You’re Unemployed and Have Credit Card Debt

on March 31, 2020

Millions of Americans have suddenly found themselves out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some steps you can take if you’ve lost your job and you have credit card debt.

Now Is the Time to Get a Loan to Fit Your Life
Now Is the Time to Get a Loan to Fit Your Life

on March 24, 2020

Sometimes debt is unavoidable. But there are good and bad ways to get the financing you need. See which one makes sense for your situation.

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