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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?
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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

An ongoing debate has ensued over whether a student loan borrower should have the same option of discharging the debt in bankruptcy ...

Barry Paperno

Stay Out of Debt by Planning for the Inevitable
Managing Debt

Stay Out of Debt by Planning for the Inevitable

Are you ready for some tough love? You are the cause of all your debt problems. You are solely responsible...

Todd Tresidder

The Surprising Way Debt Collectors Know Where You Work
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The Surprising Way Debt Collectors Know Where You Work

"One of the most powerful and private databases of American's personal information ever created" might be telling debt collectors where you work.

Gerri Detweiler

Should You Be Worried About Credit Report Inquiries?
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Should You Be Worried About Credit Report Inquiries?

Though there's an increasing level of consumer understanding of credit scoring, there are some things, like credit inquiries, that are harder to grasp.

Barry Paperno

12.6 Million Reasons Why Identity Theft Matters
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12.6 Million Reasons Why Identity Theft Matters

It is no longer a question of if your identity will be stolen -- the only unknown is when it will happen.

Adam Levin

7 Money Habits That Can Make or Break You
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7 Money Habits That Can Make or Break You

Why do you keep buying things you can't afford? Nobody actually wants to be in debt. The answer is simple: Debt problems are emotional, not rational. Here's how to understand your money behaviors.

Todd Tresidder

How to Reduce Your Mortgage Insurance Payment
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How to Reduce Your Mortgage Insurance Payment

Mortgage insurance is the dreaded premium on a mortgage payment that consumers hate, and for good reason. It makes the cost of homeownership rise over time, benefiting just one group: the investor tha

Scott Sheldon

Can an Online Alias Protect You From Identity Theft?
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Can an Online Alias Protect You From Identity Theft?

Creating an online persona can be one way to help protect yourself against the intrusions of a hyper-connected world.

Gerri Detweiler

Identity Theft Cases Spiked in 2012
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Identity Theft Cases Spiked in 2012

Identity theft has been growing in the past decade, and that trend continued in 2012, as millions of people were affected by the crime.

Credit.com

The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Home
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The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Home

When buying a home, there's one essential step you must take first: get your credit reports and credit scores.

Gerri Detweiler

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