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Financial experts typically agree on a handful of principles, two of which are to save money and not to carry too much debt. Those two guidelines sometimes battle each other,…
A charge-off can feel like a death sentence for your credit. When you have a debt charged off, your credit scores will drop (sometimes by a lot) and you’ll have…
The financial strain of credit card debt can affect more than just your wallet. It can lower your credit score, limit your ability to borrow, and create ongoing stress. In…
Getting the maximum out of life is a worthy goal. Getting the maximum out of your credit card is not. Charging more than your card’s credit limit can be costly…
Remember that fabulous night out – Dinner! Drinks! — with a posse of your closest friends at one of those Michelin 5-star restaurants a couple of months back? Boy, what…
If you’re carrying high-interest credit card debt, a balance transfer can feel like a financial reset button. In simple terms, a balance transfer lets you move debt from one or…
You’re probably already past the well-intentioned warnings from experts about bankruptcy. “Don’t do it unless you have to.” “It’ll hurt at least as much as it helps.” “Make it the…
Americans are drowning in debt. If you want to know why, return to 1812. “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” That’s what Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry said…
When it comes to paying credit card bills, millions of Americans are just scraping by. They make only the minimum monthly payment, and that’s often a stretch. The good news…
Credit cards are wonderful inventions. They make purchasing anything convenient and nearly fraud-proof. They’re portable and online-friendly. Many offer rewards or cash back. When used properly, they help consumers build…
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