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How a Higher Credit Card Limit Can Help You Financially
Karla Bowsher on May 2, 2016
Some people are more likely to be granted a credit card limit increase than others.
College Grads Buried in Student Loan Debt, but Unwilling to Give Up Luxuries
Krystal Steinmetz on April 11, 2016
A new survey reveals that many grads don’t know their total student loan balance and more than a third don’t know what they pay in interest.
Fidelity to Help Employees With Student Loans
Karla Bowsher on March 16, 2016
Fidelity Investments has joined a small but growing group of employers that help workers pay down student loan debt.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Single Best Way to Pay Down Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2016
Every January, we resolve to do things like pay down debt. And about this time every year, our enthusiasm begins to fade. Did you resolve to become debt-free this year? Read this.
Surveys Show How Debt Weighs on Romance
Jim Gold on February 3, 2016
If you put off talking about personal finances for too long, you could find your debt is a romantic deal-breaker, new surveys reveal.
New Tools Help Identity Theft Victims Fight Back and Recover
Jim Gold on January 31, 2016
It’s not a question of if but when you will become a victim of identity theft, officials warn as they offer consumers more help to ease the pain.
New York Offers Relief to Thousands of Debt-Burdened Grads
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
The Empire State has launched the country’s first income-based student loan repayment program. Find out how the program works and who can benefit.
U.S. Cities That Have Racked Up the Fattest Credit Card Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2016
After a lull during the Great Recession, the use of plastic is resurgent in the U.S. economy. Find out who leads the pack in the return to swipe- now, pay-later behavior.
More Americans Expect to Be in Debt Until Death
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2015
A growing percentage of Americans see their debt as insurmountable. At the same time, a lot more people are debt-free this year than last.
U.S. Student Loan Picture Grim as Total Debt Surpasses $1.2 Trillion
Krystal Steinmetz on November 25, 2015
A new report reveals that the average size of student loans has increased, and a growing number of student loan borrowers are 90 days behind or defaulting on their loans.
Ask Stacy: I’m Drowning in Debt. What Can I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 3, 2015
When you’re paying out more than you’re taking in, you’re in trouble. If this is happening to you, or someone you know, here’s a step-by-step guide for what to do.
Check Out This Job Perk: Help Paying Down Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on September 28, 2015
This benefit could help PricewaterhouseCoopers compete for college graduates and, it says, help solve a societal problem caused by student loan debt.
Debt-Relief Firm Accused of Bilking 21,000 Consumers
Krystal Steinmetz on September 16, 2015
The federal government alleges that this law firm collected tens of millions in illegal upfront fees from debt-laden consumers and did not deliver on promises to help them.
Ask Stacy: Can You Help Me Clean Up My Credit History?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 15, 2015
This reader has bad marks on her credit history, is worried they’ll prevent her from getting a job, and wants to get them removed. There are millions of Americans in her shoes.
Consumer Debt Hits Record High — and That’s a Good Thing?
Karla Bowsher on September 10, 2015
While debt is generally bad news for personal finances, it reflects good news about the economy.
Love vs. Loans: How Student Debt Sabotages Relationships
Krystal Steinmetz on July 27, 2015
Disproportionate student loan debts add an extra layer of difficulty to young couples trying to figure out joint finances.
4 Steps to Stop Debt Collectors in Their Tracks
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 9, 2015
Are debt collector calls causing you to lose sleep? Here are four steps to stop the harassment and get on with life.
Proposed Solution for Student Loan Debt: Win the Lottery!
Krystal Steinmetz on July 8, 2015
A New Jersey lawmaker proposes a “market-based solution for rising college expenses and burdensome student loans.” Some education advocates say don’t bet on it.
One-Third of Americans Regret This Debt Decision
Krystal Steinmetz on May 30, 2015
Are you among the 32 percent of Americans who wish they had just said no to student loans? Instead of wallowing in regret, follow some of these debt management tips.
Most Students Expect Parents’ Financial Help After College
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2015
Graduation is no longer the point at which most parents expect to cut off their kids, a survey shows.
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