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(Debt) Free at Last!

Unlike most college grads who enter the workforce already saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in debt, Ja’Net Adams...

Ask an Expert: Bad Credit vs. No Credit

Dear Kirk: I recently graduated college—completely debt free! But now that I’m completely on my...

Family Loans: A Debt Like Any Other

The most common type of loan is a bank loan, but there is a second...

The Surprising Thing That Could Hurt Your Credit Score

The credit scoring process is a far cry from “intuitive,” and we’ve certainly never heard...

Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, aka The Money Coach, sits down with The Street to share five simple...

Five Retailer Credit Cards to Avoid (and Why)

According to a recent report from creditcards.com, tempting credit card offers from popular retailers are...

That 401(k) Loan Is a Terrible Idea—Here’s Why

[caption id="attachment_464" align="alignnone" width="680"] Disgusted Snub[/caption] Saving for retirement is one of the best things...

How Do Small-Business Credit Cards Work?

[caption id="attachment_456" align="alignnone" width="680"] Credit cards[/caption] Thinkstock By opening business credit cards, small-business owners can...

Paying Off Debt Pre-Retirement: A Three-Step Plan

[caption id="attachment_457" align="alignnone" width="680"] Contract[/caption] It’s common knowledge that debt simply isn’t good for your...

How to Protect Sensitive Information from Would-Be Hackers

Remember the Target hacking crisis? Of course you do. And you may also remember hearing that Experian...

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