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Help! My Credit Score Has Hit a Plateau

Credit score plateaus are fairly common among young adults. But with proper behavior (and time), you can overcome them.

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Help! My Credit Score Has Hit a Plateau
Credit Score

Help! My Credit Score Has Hit a Plateau

Credit score plateaus are fairly common among young adults. But with proper behavior (and time), you can overcome them.

Jeanine Skowronski

The 10 Best 2016 Cars for Resale Value
Miscellaneous

The 10 Best 2016 Cars for Resale Value

Eight of the top 10 cars with the best resale value share a common quality. Learn what it is.

Karla Bowsher

Why Chip Credit Cards Are Stressing Out This Cashier
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Why Chip Credit Cards Are Stressing Out This Cashier

If you think using your new chip credit card is annoying, imagine what it's like on the other side of the cash register.

Bob Sullivan

Encryption Is Not the Enemy: The True Cost of Government 'Back Doors'
Identity Theft and Scams

Encryption Is Not the Enemy: The True Cost of Government 'Back Doors'

Encryption plays an important role in safeguarding our privacy.

Ann Cavoukian

The Crazy Craigslist Ad for a $500-a-Month Crawl Space in San Francisco
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The Crazy Craigslist Ad for a $500-a-Month Crawl Space in San Francisco

You could pay thousands of dollars a month for an apartment, like the average San Franciscan, or you could live in a hole in some guys' basement.

Christine DiGangi

Are E-Gift Cards Safe? Here's What to Know
Miscellaneous

Are E-Gift Cards Safe? Here's What to Know

Increasingly, consumers are giving digital — digital gift cards, that is. Here's what you need to know.

Bob Sullivan

Can I Take On My Wife's Student Loans?
Student Loans

Can I Take On My Wife's Student Loans?

A commenter wonders if his credit score could benefit from taking on his wife's student loans.

Jeanine Skowronski

Paying Over the Phone With a Credit Card: Are There Risks?
Credit Cards

Paying Over the Phone With a Credit Card: Are There Risks?

Knowing the differences between telephone payments and other types of credit card transactions will help you protect your info.

Jason Steele

Should I Co-Sign My Brother's Mortgage?
mortgages

Should I Co-Sign My Brother's Mortgage?

t’s kind to want to help your brother, but before you co-sign his mortgage, understand that you’d be taking a pretty hefty risk.

Karin Price Mueller

10 Stores With the Best Return Policies
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10 Stores With the Best Return Policies

To ensure your loved ones are able to exchange that too-small sweater or return their extra toaster, consider these 10 stores' return policies.

Maryalene LaPonsie

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