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Single Parents & the Struggle to Pay for College

Many families find it difficult to pay for college, but the burden can be even heavier for single parents. So how can they ease the financial strain?

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Single Parents & the Struggle to Pay for College
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Single Parents & the Struggle to Pay for College

Many families find it difficult to pay for college, but the burden can be even heavier for single parents. So how can they ease the financial strain?

John Coogan

Buyer's Remorse? You May Not Be Stuck With It
Personal Finance

Buyer's Remorse? You May Not Be Stuck With It

Sometimes there's a remedy for buyer's remorse. In most cases, you'll need to move quickly though.

Gerri Detweiler

The Most Common Budget Breaker
budget

The Most Common Budget Breaker

When you think about budget-breakers, do you think of things like vacations and big screen TVs? You might be surprised at what the worst one is.

Erin Baehr

The Secret to Getting an Upgrade on Your Credit Card
Credit Cards

The Secret to Getting an Upgrade on Your Credit Card

You might be eligible for a second helping of the credit card sign-up bonus that you received when you first signed up for a rewards card.

Jason Steele

Could Your Credit Prevent You From Renting a Car?
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Could Your Credit Prevent You From Renting a Car?

You’re all packed and ready to hit the road for your big trip. All you have to do is pick up the rental car. But there’s only one problem: Your credit.

Allison Martin

What Happens to Your Mortgage After Death?
mortgages

What Happens to Your Mortgage After Death?

It’s really never too early to consider what happens to your mortgage should you pass away.

Chris Birk

How to Rent With Bad Credit
Rent

How to Rent With Bad Credit

If the idea of a credit check makes you think finding a place to rent is impossible, think again. Here's what you need to know about how to rent with bad credit.

AJ Smith

The 4 Ways You’ll Get Hacked
Identity Theft and Scams

The 4 Ways You’ll Get Hacked

Amid all the recent data breaches affecting millions of consumers, here are the our ways you can get hacked.

Adam Levin

Do Rich People Have Better Credit Than You?
Credit Score

Do Rich People Have Better Credit Than You?

Your credit score and income are not directly related, but a high income might make it easier to pay bills on time, which could help your credit score.

Christine DiGangi

Why Is My Spouse's Credit Score Higher Than Mine?
Credit Score

Why Is My Spouse's Credit Score Higher Than Mine?

My husband and I refinanced a mortgage recently, and we looked at were our credit scores. Mine were lower. Every single one was lower. How did this happen?

Bev O'Shea

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