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5 Times a Loan Beats a Credit Card

Reaching for a credit card is undeniably easier than taking out a personal loan — but a personal loan is sometimes the better financial tool.

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5 Times a Loan Beats a Credit Card

Reaching for a credit card is undeniably easier than taking out a personal loan — but a personal loan is sometimes the better financial tool.

Gerri Detweiler

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Which of Your Bills Will Go Up If the Fed Raises Interest Rates?

If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, will your monthly debt payments go up too?

Gerri Detweiler

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6 Reasons Early Retirement Might Be Wrong for You

Early retirement can seem like a dream — and it may be for some — but it carries some risks worth considering.

AJ Smith

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7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card

If your credit card is declined, you may discover that your charging privileges have been suspended. Here are some possible reasons.

Jason Steele

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4 Common Mortgage Killers & How to Survive Them

Here are four common roadblocks you may encounter in the mortgage underwriting process, and how you can fix them.

Scott Sheldon

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80% of Americans Are in Debt

Most people you know are probably in debt, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Christine DiGangi

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Financial Stress: 5 Things You Can Do to Ease the Tension

When it comes to sources of stress, finances are constantly cited as one of the top contributors. Taking these five steps can help ease your money stress.

Leslie Tayne

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Paying Off Debt? How to Avoid Burning Out

It can seem at times like paying off debt is such an enormous task that you'll never be able to do it. Here's how to motivate yourself.

AJ Smith

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5 Credit Card Mistakes Driving You Into Debt

Credit cards can be a great tool, but there’s also the potential to get deep into debt. Here are some common credit card mistakes to avoid.

Leslie Tayne

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10 States With the Highest Bankruptcy Rates

Bankruptcy has its drawbacks, but sometimes it's the best way to get your finances back on track. Here's where bankruptcy rates are the highest.

Christine DiGangi

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