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5 Tips to Start Paying Off Your Medical Bills

Keep your credit report healthy and avoid unpaid medical debt.

8 Things to Know About Credit Card Cash Advances

Know these cash advance realities before hitting the ATM for a costly credit card advance.

7 Times You Get What You Pay for When Trying to Save Money

Trying to save a few bucks on these everyday purchases may cost more in the long run.

How to Protect Yourself from Charity and Disaster Fraud

Donating to a fake charity won’t help anyone but the scamster in charge.

8 Signs You Need to Fatten Your Emergency Savings

If your emergency savings is on a permanent fast, maybe it’s time to plump it up.

6 Red Flags of “Going-Out-of-Business” Online Scammers

Don’t join scammers for a threadbare ride on the discount coattails of fake retailers.

6 Signs Loaning Money to a Friend “Might” Turn Out Okay

Headed to the ATM to help out a friend down on his luck? Read this first.

5 Signs Good Credit Could Be Within Your Reach

If you see these signs appearing on the credit horizon, you could be close to a higher credit score.

Facing Divorce From COVID-19? Here are 7 Ways to Avoid Debt

Take these proactive steps to keep new debt from cramping your post-divorce style.

6 Ways to Build Credit When You Have No Credit History

You can establish a credit history sooner than you think with these credit-building methods.

6 Ways to Ruin a Friendship Over Money

Don’t risk roughing up a good friendship with these dangerous financial moves.

10 Things to Know Before You File Bankruptcy

Before filing, make sure you know how bankruptcy can affect the next chapter of your life.

6 Things to Know About Secured Credit Cards

If you have poor credit, a secured credit card can put you on the road to credit score recovery.

Don’t Stumble on These Crucial Steps to Filing Bankruptcy

It pays to know all the steps to bankruptcy before you file.

Ways to Build Credit After Filing Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy doesn’t have to hold you back from rebuilding your credit.

5 Things That Can Cause You to Overpay on Medical Bills – and How to Avoid Them

Examining your medical bills to avoid paying too much is easier than you think.

6 Signs Your Budget Needs a Makeover

Watch for these signs that it’s time to tweak your current budget to make it work.

6 Times Your Credit Score Matters More Than Ever

Your credit score and information on your credit report matters to more people than you think.

5 Fun Apps to Help Build Emergency Savings During COVID-19

Socking away savings is painless – and maybe even fun – with these online apps.

7 Times Paying Medical Debt with a Credit Card Could be a Smart Move

Paying medical bills with a credit card shouldn’t always be your first choice, but in some cases, it may be a decent option.

Should You Get an Unsecured Line of Credit?

An unsecured line of credit could help you get by in a pinch without placing your home at risk.

5 Things that Could Happen When You Don’t Pay Medical Bills on Time – or at All

Are medical bills giving you a headache? Blowing them off will only cause more financial pain.

7 Questions to Ask Before Requesting a Credit Limit Increase During COVID-19

Thinking about raising your card’s credit limit? Ask yourself these soul-searching questions first.

6 Things to Know Before You Break a Lease on Your Apartment

Don’t try to break your lease before exploring options that can save you money.

Facing Foreclosure? It May Not Be Too Late to Halt the Process

Even if things look bad, you may still be able to take steps to save your home from foreclosure.

8 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Condominium

To avoid buyer’s remorse, don’t purchase a condo without covering these crucial steps.

Online Pet Product Scams on the Rise Due to COVID-19

Here’s how to protect yourself from online pet supplies scammers who fail to deliver.

Don’t Fall for These 5 Collection Agency Tricks

Some collection agencies will tell you anything to get you to pay – even when it’s illegal.

6 Celebrities Whose Companies Received COVID-19 Relief Loans

These celebrity-linked companies received up to millions of dollars in forgivable government loans pegged for struggling small businesses.

6 New Revealing – and Even Shocking – Polls About COVID-19 and Americans’ Finances

From shifting spending habits to retirement and homeownership goals, the pandemic has changed many Americans’ financial outlook.

How can I Protect My Credit Score During COVID-19?

Don’t allow your credit to take a hit from these crucial credit score components.

8 Ways to Deal with Debt Collectors

Having debts in collections is stressful and dodging avoidance can lead to calls to your employer and lawsuits. Here are eight better ways to deal with a debt collector that don’t involve just paying outright.

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