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Christopher Maag

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy a House Right Now

Even as the housing market begins to show its first signs of health, he...

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Student Loans

Government Study Finds Many Lack Basic Financial Literacy

Giving investors basic information about financial products is critical...

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mortgages

Young and Underwater: First-Time Homeowners Struggle for Air

Young and Underwater: First-Time Homeowners Struggle for Air

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Credit Card Alternatives

What You Should Know About Store-Brand Debit Cards

One of our readers ran into a $30 fee when she assumed her store-brand ...

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Managing Debt

In Missouri, Debtors' Prison Is Alive and Well

Debtors' prisons may be illegal under the Missouri state constitution, ...

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Credit Score

Help! My Boyfriend is Ruining My Credit

Help! My Boyfriend is Ruining My Credit

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Credit 101

What is My APR, Really?

So what does 'Your APR will be Prime Plus 14.74' really mean?

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debt

Reader: I'm Bankrupt, But I Want A Home

Here are a few tips for people coming out of bankruptcy on how to boost...

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mortgages

New Rules Could Protect Homeowners from Foreclosure

A proposal from the CFPB would protect homeowners from unexpected fees,...

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Personal Finance

How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills

Here are some steps consumers can follow to slow down the bill collecti...

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