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Pay off Student Loan or Fund Savings Account?
Published May 29, 2013
When deciding to pay down your student loan or pad an emergency fund, think about risk.
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Why a Settled Debt is Still 'Past Due'
Published April 22, 2013
I settled my old credit card debt. Why is it still marked "past due" on my credit report?
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How to Protect Money From Garnishment
Published April 02, 2013
There are limits to what creditors can take -- especially if you have the right paperwork.
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Is Bankruptcy the way out of Payday Loan?
Published March 01, 2013
Entangled in payday loan debt? Here's a way out -- and it doesn't involve bankruptcy.
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Dealing With Debt Collectors
Published January 21, 2013
Are you being harassed by debt collectors when the debt isn't yours? Make it stop.
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Can You Tap your 401(k)
Published December 10, 2012
Only in very specific and highly limited situations should you consider tapping retirement savings early.
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National defense requires marathoners, not sprinters
Published November 15, 2012
No one likes to “lose”—not in football, and not in politics. But in both arenas, one thing is sure: You can’t win ‘em all.
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Dealing With Hubby's Mortgage After Death
Published November 06, 2012
Losing a spouse is tough. Don't lose your home, too. If you didn't sign a mortgage, read this.
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Will a Reverse Mortgage Harm my Children?
Published October 22, 2012
A reverse mortgage can be tempting for retirees. But will kids inherit financial trouble?
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Can Bankruptcy Boost Your Credit Score?
Published October 11, 2012
Your credit will take a nose dive if huge debts linger in your name. Is bankruptcy an option?

