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Should You Pay Off Your Boyfriend's Credit Card Debt?

In December, a Reddit user asked the personal finance community this question: "Paying my boyfriend's credit card debt: How stupid of an idea is this?"

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Should You Pay Off Your Boyfriend's Credit Card Debt?
Personal Finance

Should You Pay Off Your Boyfriend's Credit Card Debt?

In December, a Reddit user asked the personal finance community this question: "Paying my boyfriend's credit card debt: How stupid of an idea is this?"

Christine DiGangi

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Could Your High Interest Rate Be Illegal?

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How to Trick Yourself Into Being a Better Saver
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How to Trick Yourself Into Being a Better Saver

The choice to spend or save money is a constant trade-off between having something today vs. having something tomorrow.

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

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The Most Common Budget Breaker

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5 Small Things That Are Killing Your Budget

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6 Gym Membership Gotchas
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6 Gym Membership Gotchas

Signing up for a gym membership can be just as complicated as buying a car, and it can be just as expensive, too.

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The Pros & Cons of Living With a Roommate
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The Pros & Cons of Living With a Roommate

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How to Figure Out What Your Car Repair Really Costs
Personal Finance

How to Figure Out What Your Car Repair Really Costs

A new survey says 41%of Americans would rather do their taxes -- by hand! -- than head to a garage for car repairs.

Bob Sullivan

Can You Finance a New iPad?
Personal Finance

Can You Finance a New iPad?

If shop the Apple website or Apple store, you'll see them: offers to finance a new iPad at 0% interest, for six, 12 or 18 months. Should you go for it?

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