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Personal Finance

Where (and how) to Sell Your Stuff Online

By Tom Jackson | August 27, 2019

Once upon a proverb, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” was just another way of saying, as 1960s hipsters did, “Diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks.” Then came the internet…

Should I Pay Off Taxes or Credit Card First?

By George Morris | August 15, 2019

If you owe both income taxes and more credit card debt than you can handle, that raises a significant question. Does it matter which debt should take priority? Yes, it…

When to Take Social Security Benefits

By Tom Jackson | June 19, 2019

Your golden years should be an era of leisure and adventure, of self-discovery and reinvention. For most, maximizing our retirement experiences means maximizing our retirement income. When and how to…

The Debt Avalanche Payoff Method

By Joey Johnston | May 31, 2019

If you’re swamped in debt and it’s harder each month to at least pay your minimum credit card balances, inaction isn’t an option. But how do you tackle what could…

What Is a Credit Card Hardship Program?

By Tom Jackson | May 16, 2019

About Credit Card Hardship Programs Generally speaking, Americans are late in paying off credit card balances and the situation could get far worse after the devastating fallout from the coronavirus.…

Finding a New Job After 50

By Joey Johnston | May 14, 2019

Getting laid off is traumatic, but at least I got the bad news in a fitting place. I was in a doctor’s office when my cellphone rang. It was my…

How the “Sandwich Generation” Manages Raising Kids While Caring for Elderly Parents

By George Morris | May 13, 2019

American culture has created names for various age groups based on when they were born. Baby Boomers. Millennials. Generations X and Y. But another demographic has emerged based on what’s…

What to do When You Can’t Pay Credit Cards

By Tom Jackson | January 30, 2019

What to Do When You Can’t Afford Credit Card Payments What happens when just meeting the minimum payments is beyond your means and you’ve come to the tough realization you…

Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection by State

By Joey Johnston | October 22, 2018

The “Statute of Limitations” for credit card debt is a law limiting the amount of time lenders and collection agencies have to sue consumers for nonpayment. That time frame is set by…

Who is Responsible for Credit Card Debt in a Divorce?

By George Morris | June 20, 2018

If you’re contemplating a divorce, you may be wondering: how will credit card debt be divided? There are several factors that can influence who pays. Whose name is it in?…

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