Christopher Maag

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Contributing writer for Credit.com, Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics.

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Going to Jail? There’s an ATM for That.
So you’re in jail. What do you do with all that money you h... read more

June 7, 2011

Personal Finance

Victims in Credit Card Scam Win Settlement
This article has been removed. Correction: Credit.com incorrectly... read more

June 6, 2011

Credit Cards

FTC Shuts Down Debt Reduction Scammers
Thanks to two recent settlements, marketers who sold consumers on... read more

June 3, 2011

Managing Debt

$8 Trillion in the Bank; Americans’ Savings Reach All-Time High
Americans had $8 trillion in savings during the first quarter of ... read more

June 2, 2011

Personal Finance

Licked By The Double-Dip: Housing Recession Strikes Again
It’s official: The double-dip recession in housing is real.... read more

June 1, 2011

Mortgages

Surprise! Your GPS Device (Probably) Isn’t Spying On You
You’re driving around town. Right as you approach a McDonal... read more

June 1, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams