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A personal loan is a good way to pay off debt at a lower interest rate if you can pay it off within the loan's terms. Learn more in this post.

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Should I Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Debt?
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Should I Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Debt?

A personal loan is a good way to pay off debt at a lower interest rate if you can pay it off within the loan's terms. Learn more in this post.

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Best Credit Cards for Military Personnel: Pros and Cons of Each
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Best Credit Cards for Military Personnel: Pros and Cons of Each

Military personnel have access to credit card deals that others do not. We've investigated the best credit cards for military soldiers and vets.

Orlando Rodriguez

What Happens If You Make a Late Credit Card Payment?
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What Happens If You Make a Late Credit Card Payment?

A late credit card payment can hurt your credit score and lead to higher interest rates and more. But it may not have any effect if you act quickly.

Jason Steele

7 Hacks for Using American Express' Membership Rewards Program
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7 Hacks for Using American Express' Membership Rewards Program

Here's how to make the most of your Membership Rewards.

Sean Bryant

A Bad Union—Closed Accounts and Your Credit Report
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A Bad Union—Closed Accounts and Your Credit Report

Are closed account on your credit report bad? Yes. The editors at Credit.com break down why and how closing an account can affect 55% of your score.

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Debt Relief Service
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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Debt Relief Service

Debt relief services can save you from filing for bankruptcy. But not all services are worth it. Consider these things before you choose debt relief.

Alice Stevens

If You Max Out a Credit Card and Pay It Off, Does It Still Hurt Your Credit?
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If You Max Out a Credit Card and Pay It Off, Does It Still Hurt Your Credit?

Max out a credit card and your debt usage suffers, then your credit score suffers. Keep your balance used to no more than 30% of your limit. Learn why.

AJ Smith

How to Make More Money
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How to Make More Money

Use these easy gigs to save up for that major purchase. You'll be able to pay the bills with these great gigs using the skills you already have.

Taylor Cenicola

Finding the Best Payment Apps
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Finding the Best Payment Apps

Check out the best payment apps to make sending funds to friends and cash-free shopping easy. Use them to make secure payments through your phone.

Natalie Issa

Save Money Doing a No-Spend Challenge
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Save Money Doing a No-Spend Challenge

Whether you want to pay off debt or get a better hold on your finances, a no spend challenge is a great to budget for a day, a month, or even a year.

Natalie Issa

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