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Paying Off Debt: The Biggest Mistake We Make

January 14, 2019 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

I ask 5 experts, and the answers seldom have to do with money.

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What Happens When a Credit Card Company Sues You?

January 10, 2019 | Michelle Jackson

A credit card company took me to court. This is how I dealt with it.

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What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Want to Be Your Co-signers

January 8, 2019 | Cassidy Alexander

Heartbroken because mom rejected you? Me too. Here’s your next step.

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How Tracie Fobes Paid Off $37,000 In Debt

November 19, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

And how she created a phenomenon.

Top 10 Answers: Which Is Better For Getting Out Of Debt, Knowledge Or Experience?

September 21, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

I asked some of the best personal finance experts. Here’s how they answered.

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Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses: Are They Worth It?

September 11, 2018 | Deb Hipp

Opening a new credit card to get a good deal could cost you more in the long run.

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Does Debt Cause Brain Damage?

June 11, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

A new study says the lower your socioeconomic status, the greater the changes in your brain.

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5 Financial Facts That Worry Me Right Now

May 14, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

We’re on the edge of financial failure. Will we fall over?

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ID Theft Should Spook You

October 23, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Most companies aren’t prepared for data breaches, as more than half of U.S. companies have been hacked so far this year.

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Your Bad Credit Might Mean Paying a Lot More for Auto Insurance

October 24, 2016 | Dori Zinn

Depending on where you live, you could pay triple in auto insurance what drivers with great credit pay

If laying out an budget that manages debt has you confused and stressed about money, you may need Financial Literacy 101

5 Biggest Debt Traps for New Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2016 | John Rampton

Debt isn’t bad for new businesses, but too many entrepreneurs use it wrong.

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Most Military Families Expect to be Hurt by Defense Spending Cuts

June 27, 2016 | Dori Zinn

Continued military budget cuts mean more military families are barely scraping by just like the rest of us

Student loan questions you never thought to ask

VIDEO: A Master’s Degree In Debt

October 27, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

What do Halloween and Graduation Day have in common? Both are frightening.

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Does The American Express Green Card Still Make Sense?

February 11, 2015 | Jason Steele

The American Express Green card has gone the way of the Sony Walkman. Here’s why both are outdated.

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No, Thank YOU: Citi ThankYou Premier Card Adds Bonuses

January 28, 2015 | Jason Steele

Smartphone models are upgraded each year, often accompanied by price cuts, and it’s big news. Credit cards? They’re updated less frequently, and they rarely make headlines. Maybe this one should. The Citi ThankYou Premier card offers ThankYou points, which are generally worth one cent each toward gift cards, merchandise, and travel reservations booked through Citi. That climbs […]

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BJ’s New Credit Card: How Does It Compare To CostCo and Sam’s Club?

January 14, 2015 | Jason Steele

Depending on what you buy, each card can save you money. Here are the details.

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