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More Identity Thieves Now Targeting Children
While many consumers across the country are now very concerned about the effects that identity theft might have on their financial standing, new data shows that in many cases, they should keep a...
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5 Year-End Tax Tips for 2012
Taxes are my personal finance Achilles heel. Every year, I promise myself I’ll be better organized than the last. With freelance income and a rental property — in addition to the usual stuff (mortgage...
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Does Your Credit Score Care What Kind of Credit Card You’re Using?
The credit experts at Credit.com recently received an inquiry with the question: “Do different types of credit cards affect my credit score differently? So many people shop by credit card category —...
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What Black Friday & the Fiscal Cliff Have in Common
The shopping season is upon us. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. For the next month, intrepid American consumers will hit the stores like there’s no tomorrow — nudging hundreds of thousands of retailers...
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6 Surprising Reasons to Be Thankful for Credit Cards
As families sit down each Thanksgiving to eat a turkey and discuss what they have to be thankful for, the last thing that might enter their conversations are their credit cards. But if you look at the...
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Money Experts’ True Stories of Holiday Spending Gone Wrong
Even though it was decades ago, Mary Hunt vividly remembers the shopping trip that became etched in her memory as part of the worst Christmas ever. Every credit card was maxxed out to the limit, but...
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Giving to Charity
Is giving on your mind this time of year? Not only are many of us shopping for holiday gifts, but we may also be considering year-end donations to causes we care about. Before you pull out the plastic...
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12 Holiday Scams to Watch Out For
As more consumers pick up their smartphone and tablet to go holiday shopping, cyber crooks will try just about anything to dupe them out of their hard-earned money. Forty percent of identity theft...
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How to Fix the Broken Student Loan System
As Washington slides ever closer to the fiscal cliff, financial vortex, or whatever will be the next term du jour, and our national focus finally shifts to fixing that which has heretofore been deemed...
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The Best Credit Cards in America for Hotel Rewards
Last month, we looked at the best credit cards that earn airline miles, as many credit card users find that award flights are some of the most valuable credit card rewards. And while this may be true...
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Don’t Fall For These Common Travel Scams
There’s more to travel than road trips and games, as travelers can be prime targets for scams. To make sure you keep every cent in your pocket, we’ve listed the most common scams to watch out for....
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Govt Unveils New Method for Paying Off Student Loans
Today, millions of Americans may be worried about the significant student loan debts they carry, but the U.S. Department of Education is making it easier for many to begin paying into those balances....
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How a Support System Can Help You Get Out of Debt Faster
What do you think of when you hear the word “debt”? Do the words “frustrated”, “shameful” or “hopeless” describe how you feel about your situation? As someone who’s working to get out of debt myself, I...
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6 Loans You Can Get & How to Use Them Wisely
There are lots of cash-strapped consumers out there who, for all practical purposes, are closed out of many traditional credit product offerings because of the high default risk they’re presumed to...
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5 Credit Myths to Ditch in 2013
When one year ends and another begins, it’s hard not to look ahead and strive to do better. And when it comes to credit, we’re definitely creatures of habit. We resolve to spend less, but open store...
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Why You Can’t Get a Home Loan
Left out in the cold by a tight lending climate, prospective homebuyers are finally starting to see a thaw. Fifty-one percent of respondents to the latest Fannie Mae National Housing Survey indicated...
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The Comeback Cities of the Housing Recovery
The nationwide housing market is now in full recovery mode after suffering greatly during and following the market meltdown, and it’s believed that 2013 will be a big year for many markets. However,...
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5 Must-Have Money Apps for 2013
Despite predictions that the world would end in 2012, January is here and 2013 is off to a promising start. Not surprisingly, many New Year’s resolutions revolve around money and finances — whether...
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5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Identity Is Stolen
“Help! I’ve been the victim of identity theft!” I can’t tell you how often I get those calls to my office. People rarely expect it to happen to them and when it does, they feel at a loss to know...
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Mortgage Applications Could Soon Come Via Phone
Many consumers have likely seen the technology from their banks that allows them to deposit a check just by taking a picture of it with their smartphone. Soon, they might be able to do the same for...
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