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How to Save More Money This Month

Finding places to save more money in your monthly budget an be tough. Here are the first places to cut costs.

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How to Save More Money This Month
Budgeting

How to Save More Money This Month

Finding places to save more money in your monthly budget an be tough. Here are the first places to cut costs.

Benjamin Feldman

Average Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses Reach $2,042
Managing Debt

Average Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses Reach $2,042

While borrowers are decreasing their debt load overall, out-of-pocket medical expenses are on the rise.

Credit.com

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy
identity theft

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy

Identity theft is a lot like the flu. You can do everything right, but if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you’re toast.

Adam Levin

Can You Check Your Child's Credit Report?
identity theft

Can You Check Your Child's Credit Report?

Each year, 500,000 children under 18 are victimized by identity theft. Can you check your child's credit report to see if their identity is at risk?

Barry Paperno

The True Costs of Credit Card Convenience Checks
Credit Cards

The True Costs of Credit Card Convenience Checks

You have probably received so-called credit card convenience checks in the mail from your bank. But you should be aware of their costs before you use them.

Jason Steele

Are Identity Thieves Living It Up On Your Utilities?
identity theft

Are Identity Thieves Living It Up On Your Utilities?

Identity thieves may be living large—watching HBO, running the AC nonstop and taking long showers—all on your dime.

Kelly Santos

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Your Credit
credit score

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Your Credit

Living debt free is something we should all aspire to. Unfortunately, some people equate this with living credit free.

Adam Levin

How to Pay Student Loans You Can't Afford
student loans

How to Pay Student Loans You Can't Afford

Don't know how you'll manage to pay student loans? Here are the four main income-based repayment programs that can help ease the burden of student loans.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married
personal finance

5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married

Before you get married, you have to have some money talks. Not the one about sex and family but rather a few about money and credit.

Adam Levin

5 Rules for Lending Money to Friends and Family
Personal Finance

5 Rules for Lending Money to Friends and Family

When it comes to lending money to family or friends, you've heard the warning: Don't do it! But if you decide to ignore that advice, here are some tips for doing it the right way.

Gerri Detweiler

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