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You Can Use Your AmEx Points to Book Airbnb Stays Now
Travel

You Can Use Your AmEx Points to Book Airbnb Stays Now

People who earn Membership Rewards with American Express cards can now redeem those points for stays with Airbnb.

Christine DiGangi

I Accidentally Applied for Credit I Didn't Want. Now What?
credit score

I Accidentally Applied for Credit I Didn't Want. Now What?

Applying for credit can hurt your credit score, but if you didn't do it on purpose, can you undo the damage?

Christine DiGangi

China's Big Credit Score Idea: Should You Be Scared?
credit score

China's Big Credit Score Idea: Should You Be Scared?

What if a citizen credit score evaluated your purchases and other data to decide how trustworthy you are in general — and made the information public?

Bob Sullivan

My Co-Signer Filed for Bankruptcy. Will I Be Affected?
bankruptcy

My Co-Signer Filed for Bankruptcy. Will I Be Affected?

You may have thought the worst co-signer problems were if someone didn't pay as agreed. But what happens if your co-signer files for bankruptcy?

Jeanine Skowronski

Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’
Identity Theft and Scams

Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’

In “The Walking Dead,” it’s a reality -- zombies happen. With over a billion records “out there,” it’s a matter of time before identity theft happens too.

Adam Levin

Can I Escape My Debt By Moving?
Managing Debt

Can I Escape My Debt By Moving?

Can you leave debt behind if you move out of state? Probably not, but consumer protections may be different. Here's the 411 on debt and moving.

Jeanine Skowronski

I Need $100K Fast. Can I Get a Loan?
Personal Loans

I Need $100K Fast. Can I Get a Loan?

You can theoretically score a personal loan for 100K, but the odds aren't exactly in your favor.

Jeanine Skowronski

14 Confusing Money Terms Explained
personal finance

14 Confusing Money Terms Explained

Money jargon can be confusing, and some people are hesitant to reveal that they don't understand. Here's a guide to terms you're likely to encounter.

Marilyn Lewis - Money Talks News

Can I Get a Car Loan With No Credit?
Auto Loans

Can I Get a Car Loan With No Credit?

Having a car is a necessity in most parts of the country, but that doesn't mean it's easy to buy one, especially if you have little-to-no credit history.

Christine DiGangi

Why You Should Settle Your Defaulted Second Mortgage or HELOC Now
mortgages

Why You Should Settle Your Defaulted Second Mortgage or HELOC Now

The credit bureaus are worried about the $265 billion of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) that will enter repayment mode in the next few years, and so am I.

Charles Phelan

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