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5 Steps to Get Out of Holiday Debt Quickly

Holiday spending tends to get out of control quickly. While you had a great holiday season full of lavish dinners and treating your loved ones to expensive gifts, your finances are probably paying the price right now. High credit card balances can cause a lot of stress if you can’t pay...

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Seniors: Here Are 7 Tips to Keep You Safe from Scams

Educating yourself is the best way to keep protected from scammers, who prey on the vulnerability of the older generation. While you might think the majority of scams happen online these days, lots of con artists will approach you the old-fashioned way – door to door, or with a letter...

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7 Signs Your Debt is Spiraling Out of Control and How to Fix It

Building up a large hoard of debt has quickly become the American way of life. Redecorating your home? Slap it on a 12 to 36-month 0% APR credit card. Buying a new car? Get an 84-month car loan to stretch those payments into smaller portions. Going on vacation? Relax first, and worry about...

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6 Signs You Need to Check Your Credit Report Right Now

You should know your credit report like the back of your hand. The information in your report determines not only your credit score but your ability to take out loans and credit cards. It even affects your chances of getting a new job or signing a lease on a rental property. It’s recommended...

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5 Tips for Traveling Abroad That Will Save You a Bunch of Money

Planning to go on vacation anytime soon? You might’ve assumed it’ll be easy to pay for everything by credit card, but sometimes plastic isn’t the best choice when it comes to convenience and safety. Besides, who wants to pay all of those foreign transaction fees? Before you get to...

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Here’s How You Can Use Your Kitchen to Save Money

There aren’t many ways you can cut down on what you spend every month. So many of our bills are fixed. Our mortgage or rent isn’t going to fluctuate and our car payments aren’t going to lower unexpectedly.