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9 Ways Disconnecting Doesn't Make You Any Safer

There were so many implications to being offline and relatively isolated at an altitude of 37,000 feet, and they all center around the security of the no-tech environment. But is it that safe?

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9 Ways Disconnecting Doesn't Make You Any Safer
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9 Ways Disconnecting Doesn't Make You Any Safer

There were so many implications to being offline and relatively isolated at an altitude of 37,000 feet, and they all center around the security of the no-tech environment. But is it that safe?

Adam Levin

3 People Who Dug Out of Deep Debt
Managing Debt

3 People Who Dug Out of Deep Debt

Digging out of a lot of debt isn't easy. But even huge mountains of debt can be conquered, as these three women prove.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Ways To Get Out of Debt: Which Will Work for You?
Managing Debt

5 Ways To Get Out of Debt: Which Will Work for You?

You've set your goal to get out of debt. But with so many different experts touting different solutions, how do you pick the one that will work for you?

Gerri Detweiler

The Freelancer's Guide to Building Credit
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The Freelancer's Guide to Building Credit

We turned to Gerri Detweiler and Barry Paperno, two experts at Credit.com, to learn how freelancers can keep their credit in good standing.

Jill Krasny

The Art of Overturning a Credit Card Rejection
Credit Cards

The Art of Overturning a Credit Card Rejection

Even those with a good credit history and little debt can have their credit card applications rejected, but there's a process that give consumers another chance.

Jason Steele

3 Ways to Unload Unwanted Gift Cards
Personal Finance

3 Ways to Unload Unwanted Gift Cards

Did you get a gift card for the holidays that you don't want? Here are three ways to get rid of it.

Gerri Detweiler

The 3 Jobs Where Good Credit Counts
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The 3 Jobs Where Good Credit Counts

The 3 Jobs Where Good Credit Counts

Jill Krasny

What Not to Do With a 0% Financing Offer
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What Not to Do With a 0% Financing Offer

The holiday season is a time of joy and giving but for many Americans, it is also a time that many credit card users accumulate debt. Promotional offers for 0% financing can provide some relief, but c

Jason Steele

Medical Bills and Minors - What You Need to Know
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Medical Bills and Minors - What You Need to Know

After our series of articles about medical collection accounts, we've been flooded with questions, some relating to medical bills and minors.

Gerri Detweiler

3 Times It's Crucial to Monitor Your Credit
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3 Times It's Crucial to Monitor Your Credit

Here are three examples of times when you should monitor your credit reports more frequently.

Gerri Detweiler

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