The Most Debt-Free States in America
March 21, 2014
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4 of 5 Payday Loans Are Rolled Over, Report Finds
Payday loans are seldom paid off when they are due; most roll over, adding fees and often costing borrowers more in fees than the amount borrowed.
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Will Paying an Old Debt Hurt My Credit Scores?
Paying collection accounts shouldn't have an effect on your credit scores, but many people fear that payment could hurt their scores.
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Can a Debt Collector Remove Data From Your Credit Report?
If you're hoping to negotiate a debt settlement, be aware that tactics that were useful a decade ago could backfire now.
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The 4-Letter Word That Can Ruin Your Credit
Here's what to do when this four-letter word is wreaking havoc on your financial life.
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How to Get a Mortgage Despite a Debt Judgment
A judgment can hurt your ability to get a mortgage -- unless you take specific steps.
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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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4 Money Differences Between Married and Divorced People
Credit.com's survey "Marriage, Divorce & Credit" asked couples about their finances. Here are the money traits between married -- and divorced -- couples.
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5 Rules That Credit Experts Live By
How do the credit experts manage their own credit? We asked, and they provided the go-to credit tips they use.
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How I Went from $50K in Credit Card Debt to $50K in Savings
Managing debt isn't easy, especially when divorce enters the equation. A woman tells how she repaid $50,000 in credit card debt and learned to save.
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