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Credit Horror Stories

Credit makes the world go ’round, but what if you marry the wrong...

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Times When Cash Beats Credit

14 Times When Cash Beats Credit

Credit cards certainly offer loads of convenience and even rewards...

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High-Roller Credit Cards

While the hoi polloi settles for plastic, the extremely wealthy among...

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Debts That Hurt Credit Scores

Unpaid bills and fines can hurt your credit standing, and no unpaid...

Best Money-Saving Apps

Best Money-Saving Apps

Save money, protect investments, and reduce debt by tapping smart...

When a Credit Card Beats Cash

When a Credit Card Beats Cash

Credit card or cash? If you're still wondering if one is superior to...

You Can't Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit

Low Credit Score Obstacles

There are more reasons to protect your credit score than you might...

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Where People Have Money Issues

This ranking of the biggest cities in America reveals where the most...

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Worst Things About Credit Cards

From the basic confusion about what credit cards do and how they work...

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What Doesn't Hurt Your Credit

Credit scores are used constantly by employers, landlords, banks,...

Now Is a Time to Teach

How Kids Can Learn From Shopping

Shopping can be fun but also educational. Teach kids money basics...

Playing Your Cards Right

Best Credit Cards for Seniors

We're all bombarded with ads for credit cards, but which cards are...

12 Financial Reasons Marriages Fail

Marital discord can come in many forms, and a lot of potential...

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Credit Card Mistakes

Credit cards are a fact of life, but the simplest missteps can damage...

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Do You Know Your Credit Score?

Learn about your credit score and how to monitor activity to protect your credit standing.

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15 Contracts That Can Be Painful

Some continuing service contracts are costly or hard to get out of....

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11 Money-Saving Tips From Grandma That Don't Work Anymore

Grandma may have great recipes to hand down, but her money advice is...

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Biggest Credit Score Mistakes

Some of the ways you can deflate your credit score seem...

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Don't Miss Out on These 37 Credit and Debit Card Perks

You could benefit from these 37 lesser-known credit card perks,...

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How to Fix Bad Credit

Bounced checks? Late or missed payments? If these sound like your...

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Credit Reports and Scores: What 20-Somethings Need to Know

Young adults should know how their credit profile is assembled. This guide jumpstarts the effort.

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How to Simplify Your Finances

With the economy in upheaval, it's a smart time to simplify personal...