When is it smarter to use a credit card versus a debit card? And what items should you NEVER use your credit card to buy? The answers may surprise you! 1. Renting a car: should you use credit or debit?
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As parents, we drive ourselves nuts – and often into the poorhouse, too – when it comes to the trying to afford private school for our children. I know – because I was one of those parents. When my two oldest children – who are now in 10th and 7th grades, were just five and
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If you are looking for different ways to pay for your college education, consider the benefits of the Federal Work-Study program. This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and allows them to work part-time while they are enrolled in a degree program.
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As someone who has worked from home for the past decade, I know from first-hand experience, how incredibly gratifying it is – and how incredible lucky I am – to be able to do what I love from the comfort and convenience of my own place in northern New Jersey. Sure, I have meetings and
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With each passing day, I’m starting to believe that Elizabeth Warren was right: the financial system is rigged against the average middle-class American. Here’s the latest proof of this fact: Congress is considering an ill-advised proposal that would severely hurt millions of Americans’ credit scores.
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If you’ve got a 401(k) or a similar retirement plan, you can start socking away more money for your Golden Years starting in 2013. The IRS says it’s increasing the tax-free contribution limit for retirement plans to $17,500 for 2013; that’s up $500 from a limit of $17,000 in 2012.
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It is possible – very likely, in fact – that applying for a loan or seeking a new credit card will indeed lower your credit score. Here’s why. Anytime you apply for credit — such as a mortgage, a student loan, credit card or auto financing — a lender pulls your credit file and that
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Discover 3 essential steps to make the most of open enrollment season. Boost your benefits and save money with this quick, evergreen guide.
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The average U.S. college graduate comes out of school with more than $25,000 in student loan debt, according to the College Board. And collectively, student loan debt in the U.S. now tops $1 trillion – surpassing the amount of credit card debt Americans owe. So paying off student loans is one of the most daunting
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If someone steals your Social Security card or misuses your Social Security number without your permission, it’s one of the worst forms of identity theft you can suffer. Crooks can use your Social Security number to file taxes in your name, illegally snatching away a federal tax refund to which you’re legitimately entitled. Then you
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It’s frustrating to have errors on your credit report. But mistakes in your credit files happen all too often. In fact, consumer groups say that 70% of all U.S. credit reports contain mistakes. But you don’t have to live with these inaccuracies in your credit files. They key to getting rid of them is knowing
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Are you tired of being denied credit? Do you want to raise your FICO credit score, qualify for a mortgage, or get the best interest rates on auto loans, student loans, and credit cards? Thankfully, no matter what your current credit standing, you can achieve A-1 credit. It may take some time – but probably
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Dealing with debt collectors is stressful. They call at all hours of the day and night. They hound you for money – whether you’re working or unemployed. And they generally make life unpleasant when you owe them, or one of their clients, cash. But just because you owe a company money doesn’t mean they have
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Bankruptcy isn’t a step that should be taken lightly. But sometimes, it’s a necessity that simply can’t be avoided. If you’re overwhelmed by enormous credit card debts you can never repay, struggling with massive medical bills, or are barely staying afloat due to unemployment, bankruptcy may be a good alternative to consider. Will a Chapter
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Paying with a credit card offers the ultimate in convenience when you’re taking care of all that holiday shopping, – particularly when Black Friday deals abound on the web and retailers are offering door-buster sales. But using your credit card either online or offline could put you at risk for identity theft and fraud if
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