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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox,
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Splitting Up and Not Married – Whose Money is it Anyway?
Q: My boyfriend and I been together for over 15 years. We have joint savings and checking accounts. We planned... read more →
May 1, 2018
How to Negotiate a Lower Interest Rate on Your Credit Card
Q: Is there a way to lower my credit card interest rate so I can pay my credit card's balance... read more →
April 16, 2018
Is a HELOC Right for You? Pros, Cons, and Considerations to Make
A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a popular way to finance everything from home remodeling or repair... read more →
April 6, 2018
How to Report Rent Payments to the Credit Bureaus
Q: I carried a mortgage on a property I rented out and I would like to report rent payments to... read more →
February 28, 2018
A New Financial Tool, Cinch, Can Improve Your Finances
A new financial software tool, called Cinch, can help you not only save money, but also plan your financial future.... read more →
January 4, 2018
Keeping Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year, We hope you had a great holiday break and are ready to take your finances to the... read more →
January 3, 2018
New Year’s Resolution: Easy Ways to Save More Money in 2018
Are you making a financial New Year’s resolution in 2018? If not, you should – and saving more money should... read more →
January 1, 2018
Should You Invest in Bitcoin?
Investing in bitcoin isn’t a decision you should make lightly or without being properly informed about all the potential risks... read more →
December 23, 2017
What Exactly is Bitcoin? 7 Facts About Bitcoin
Bitcoin became all the rage among many investors in 2017 – and even people who don’t regularly invest have gotten... read more →
December 22, 2017
4 Smart Ways To Shop Smart, Entertain And Decorate On A Holiday Budget
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $680 billion during the holidays, and the average family... read more →
December 11, 2017
The Most Maxed-Out Places in America
Credit card balances in the U.S. now total roughly $1 trillion, the most since 2009, according to recent Federal Reserve... read more →
December 4, 2017
Holiday Shopping: 5 Apps to Save Cash, Make Money & Protect Your Credit
Americans engaged in record levels of online holiday shopping during both Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United... read more →
November 27, 2017
5 Horrible Things About the GOP Tax Plan
President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are trying to rush a massive tax “reform” plan through Congress with... read more →
November 20, 2017
Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Bankruptcy?
Q: My husband and I are in our final year of bankruptcy this year. We did a chapter 13 in... read more →
November 7, 2017
How to Start a Conversation About Money with Your Children
Here's our newly updated series of books and ebooks to help start a conversation and talk to your young children... read more →
November 6, 2017
4 Thanksgiving Day Disasters to Avoid
Thanksgiving Day celebrations typically involve family, food and fun. But Thanksgiving can also bring a number of disasters that can... read more →
November 2, 2017
The FTC’s Crackdown on Student Loan Scammers
For nearly 40 million Americans, student loans are a big problem, with a staggering $1.4 trillion in outstanding balances (only... read more →
October 31, 2017
4 Frightening Financial Facts for Halloween
This Halloween, Americans are doling out a lot of money -- a record $9.1 billion on costumes, candy and decorations, according... read more →
October 30, 2017
How To Deal With Out of State Debt Collectors
Q: Hi, Can a debt collector that is based in and licensed in the state of Delaware, collect a debt from me in... read more →
October 17, 2017
5 Tips to Protect Your Paycheck from Wage Garnishment
Do you have a lot of unpaid debts? If so, your creditors may threaten your paycheck with wage garnishment.... read more →
October 16, 2017
4 Apps that Tap Into Your Credit Cards Hidden Benefits
You may not be aware of this great financial tip, but your credit card offers more than just a line... read more →
October 3, 2017
Holiday Tech: 5 Ways to Save Money on the New iPhone and Other Gadgets
Apple recently announced three new smart phones that are sure to be on lots of people’s holiday wish lists. But... read more →
September 27, 2017
Credit Freeze Explained and How to Protect Your Credit
After the Equifax data breach where thieves stole the Social Security numbers and personal info of 143 million Americans, many... read more →
September 17, 2017
How to Protect Your Credit After The Equifax Data Breach
Scores of Americans are worried about the latest huge cyber hack in the U.S., an Equifax data breach that could... read more →
September 12, 2017
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