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		<title>What the FDCPA?!  Understanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Jessica Zimmer, Debt.com Financial Fitness Trainer The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a set of federal laws that protects debtors from abusive practices by debt collectors. A debt is defined as the obligation of an individual to pay &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/what-the-fdcpa-understanding-the-fair-debt-collection-practices-act/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Debt Restructuring &#8211; The Basics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; By: Jessica Zimmer, Debt.com Financial Fitness Planner Debt restructuring is a tool used by a large company or sovereign nation to reduce its debt. Typically, only large &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/debt-restructuring-the-basics/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>WA$ Filthy Rich &#8211; Christie Brinkley</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Jennifer L. Lopez, Debt.com Financial Fitness Trainer A Supermodel with a Less-than-Model Financial Reputation &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Christie Brinkley has a lot going for her.  Despite being 57 years old, she is still stunning, &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/wa-filthy-rich-christie-brinkley/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Considering a Credit Card Balance Transfer &#8211; READ UP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Tim Brugger, Debt.com Financial Fitness Planner Considering a Credit Card Balance Transfer? If you’ve been struggling with debt, particularly multiple credit cards requiring minimum payments that are causing problems, a balance transfer can seem very appealing. And, sometimes they &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/are-you-considering-a-credit-card-balance-transfer-read-up/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Paid Cards: A Truly Useful Budgeting Tool for Consumers Everywhere</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Tim Brugger, Debt.com Financial Fitness Trainer Pre-paid debit cards were first introduced in the 1990’s, and remain a popular choice among consumers practicing safe, responsible spending habits. In the United States, debit cards are far and away the preferred &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/pre-paid-cards-a-truly-useful-budgeting-tool-for-consumers-everywhere/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.debt.com/blog/pre-paid-cards-a-truly-useful-budgeting-tool-for-consumers-everywhere/</link>
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		<title>Beginning to Budget</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: lovemoney.com If you&#8217;ve never attempted to budget your finances, then the prospect may seem a little daunting. However, it doesn&#8217;t have to be a hugely difficult process &#8211; just a few small changes can equate to significant financial improvements, &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/beginning-to-budget/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.debt.com/blog/beginning-to-budget/</link>
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		<title>Year-End Tax Savings Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Tim Brugger, Debt.com Financial Fitness Trainer It’s never too early to consider saving money on your taxes, and certainly not now as we head into Fall. Each tax year is different; sometimes dramatically, other times consisting of a few &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/year-end-tax-savings-tips/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.debt.com/blog/year-end-tax-savings-tips/</link>
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		<title>What is a Short Sale &#8211; The Long and Short of It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Jennifer L. Lopez, Debt.com Financial Fitness Planner Most of us have heard the phrase “selling yourself short,” which means that you are settling for less than your full value or potential. But have you heard of a ‘short sale,’ &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/what-is-a-short-sale-the-long-and-short-of-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.debt.com/blog/what-is-a-short-sale-the-long-and-short-of-it/</link>
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		<title>Credit Score Decoded: The Components That Make Up Your Credit Score</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Jennifer L. Lopez, Debt.com Financial Fitness Trainer Many people know that having good credit is important, and that not paying your bills in a timely manner can cause you to end up with bad credit. But what actually makes &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/credit-score-decoded-the-components-that-make-up-your-credit-score/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.debt.com/blog/credit-score-decoded-the-components-that-make-up-your-credit-score/</link>
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		<title>Joint Debt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Jessica Zimmer, Debt.com Financial Fitness Planner When two people are married or have entered into a civil union/domestic partnership, one or both of the parties can incur a debt that becomes held by both parties. This type of debt &#8230; <a href="http://www.debt.com/blog/joint-debt/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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