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5 Ways to Fight Back Against Bogus Debt Collectors

4:14 pm, July 10, 2012

Whether you're being pestered by legitimate debt collectors with mistaken information or scammers, consumers need to fight back.

 

Did the Founding Fathers Have Bad Credit?

12:47 pm, July 03, 2012

The founding fathers of the US had a mixed track record when it came to managing personal finances.

 

Honey I Shrunk the Budget: Letting Your Spouse Know You're in Debt

12:21 pm, April 26, 2012

 

Car Loans Trump Credit Card Payments, Study Finds

11:39 am, April 02, 2012

Americans place a big priority on paying off credit cards before the mortgage, but also choose to pay auto loans before credit cards, despite the lower interest ...

 

10 Money Challenges Everyone Should Try

6:00 am, March 16, 2012

We asked personal finance experts to share their favorite money challenges anyone can take on. Here are 10 to try today, plus tips to help you achieve success.
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9 Cities Where Americans Cut Their Debt the Most

12:30 pm, March 06, 2012

Which cities in America have been tightening their belts the most and getting down to the tough business of cutting their credit card debt? Turns out, consumers ...

 

How You Pay Your Bills May Depend on Your Genes

3:28 pm, February 13, 2012

A report suggests that demographic factors dictate the methods Americans choose to pay their bills.

 

7 Reasons You’ll Always Need Cash

6:00 am, February 09, 2012

Despite the rise of online and mobile banking, there are plenty of reasons why cash will be with us forever.

 

The Other Student Loan Problem: Too Little Debt

3:00 pm, November 28, 2011

Students who take extreme steps to avoid debt at all costs, they say, may get stuck with something much more financially damaging than moderate student loan debt. ...

 

Consumers Expect, and Accept, That Holiday Shopping Means 2012 Debt

2:29 pm, November 25, 2011

A survey conducted by Freescore.com found that nearly a quarter of consumers who plan to use plastic to pay for purchases during the next few weeks say their credit ...

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