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Brian Acton is a freelance writer and contributor at Credit.com. Several years ago, as he worked to pay down debt and purchase a home, Brian became interested in personal finance and credit. He has been covering these topics ever since. Brian has a BA in History from Salisbury University and an MBA from UMUC. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two dogs.

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These are the things you can start doing right away to reduce your tax bill next year.
11 Ways to Reduce Next Year’s Tax Bill
If you claimed the right number of dependents and standard deduct... read more

April 4, 2017

Taxes
Cooling your home and powering all your favorite gadgets can add up. Here are some ways to squeeze some savings out of your electric bill.
11 Ways to Save on Your Shocking Electric Bill
The cost of powering your home and all your assorted appliances a... read more

March 27, 2017

Budgeting and Saving Money
Heating bills can shoot up as the temperature drops. Here are ways to cut costs while keeping warm.
11 Ways to Save If Your Heating & Cooling Bills Are Boiling Over
It’s one of the facts of modern life: Keeping your home the rig... read more

March 21, 2017

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Want a credit card that helps you navigate the high seas? Here are nine of our favorites.
9 Credit Cards for Cruise Lovers
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no ... read more

March 20, 2017

Credit Card Reviews
Watching your favorite shows is the fun part — handing over your money each month to do so, not so much. These 7 ways can help cut down on that expense.
7 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cable Bill
Cable television can be an expensive line item on your monthly ... read more

March 14, 2017

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Teaching your kids about credit is part of preparing them for adulthood. We break it down into five simple lessons.
5 Basic Credit Lessons to Teach Your Kids
Your parents may have prepared you as best they could for the fin... read more

March 13, 2017

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