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Allison Martin

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Managing Debt

5 Quick Ways for Couples to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt can test a relationship: Remember you're on the same team fighting a common enemy.

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Personal Finance

5 Reasons You Fail to Reach Your Savings Goals

If you want to succeed at reaching your financial goals, it's important to figure out why you can't save and address those issues.

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Personal Finance

10 Ways Being Frugal Can Actually Cost You Money

Trying to be frugal sounds like a good thing, but there are some 'savings' that could cost you a great deal.

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Personal Finance

17 Great Jobs That Don't Require a College Education

It's possible to out-earn some college graduates if you're interested in some of these high-paying jobs that don't require a college diploma.

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Credit Cards

Why Your Credit Card Is Like the Family Dog

You may have more credit card benefits than you know. Here's how credit cards, used responsibly, can make your life easier and better.

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Credit 101

What's a Credit Freeze?

Looking for ways to shield your credit from fraud? A credit freeze is an option you may want to consider, but there are some caveats.

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Personal Finance

9 Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half

Your grocery bill is almost certainly higher than it needs to be. These nine tips can help cut it down to size.

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Personal Finance

8 Quick Ways to Slash Holiday Debt

Holiday spending was fun, but debt repayment isn't. Here's how to quickly -- alas, not painlessly -- get it out of your life.

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Personal Finance

5 Tips for Renting a Home With Bad Credit

Renting a home with bad credit is more difficult than if credit scores were higher, but it often can be done. These strategies can help.

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