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8 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a New Car
Auto Loans

8 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a New Car

Looking to buy a car soon? Here's some new-car buying advice that could just save you some hard-earned dough.

Rob Infantino

Don't Believe the Hype: There's Still a Student Loan Crisis
Student Loans

Don't Believe the Hype: There's Still a Student Loan Crisis

The Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution issued its latest report on the student loan crisis; we take a closer look.

Mitchell D. Weiss

3 Things to Do If You're Turned Down for a Credit Card
credit cards

3 Things to Do If You're Turned Down for a Credit Card

You get the bad news that you've been turned down for a credit card, but what can you do next?

Gerri Detweiler

Resolved to Be Healthier & Wealthier? 4 Habits You Need to Succeed
personal finance

Resolved to Be Healthier & Wealthier? 4 Habits You Need to Succeed

Here are four habits that, if you practice them, can help you get in better physical and financial shape.

Gerri Detweiler

What's an Auto Title Loan?
Auto Loans

What's an Auto Title Loan?

Auto title loans are a controversial loan product that often charge triple-digit APRs. Here's what you need to know before considering one.

Christine DiGangi

Why Hotels Put a Hold on Your Credit Card
Personal Finance

Why Hotels Put a Hold on Your Credit Card

Mysterious, temporary charges on your credit card are routine for many hotels, but credit card holds can be a real inconvenience to travelers.

Christopher Elliott

10 Gifts You Shouldn't Get for the Man in Your Life
Miscellaneous

10 Gifts You Shouldn't Get for the Man in Your Life

Not every gift-wrapped surprise pleases the recipient. If you're gifting a man, here's what to avoid unless he specifically told you it's what he wants.

Maryalene LaPonsie

The Loophole That Lets Debt Collectors Come After You Again & Again & Again...
Managing Debt

The Loophole That Lets Debt Collectors Come After You Again & Again & Again...

Some consumers have encountered a frustrating cycle of recurring collections on debts they say they don't owe. Here's how the CFPB is addressing it.

Bob Sullivan

The Most Car-Hungry States in America
Auto Loans

The Most Car-Hungry States in America

See which states took out the most auto loans last quarter, relative to their populations.

Christine DiGangi

Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit
credit score

Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit

Sometimes, cash isn't enough to buy everything you need. It certainly isn't enough to buy everything you want, even if you're wealthy.

Christine DiGangi

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