Monthly Archives: January 2018

Why You Should Care About Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

By Don Markland | January 31, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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What happens when you combine identity theft with taxes? Double the trouble and twice the pain. Continue reading →

One Bad Relationship Almost Ruined Lisa’s Finances and Self-Esteem

By Brian Bienkowski | January 31, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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She went from living alone in an empty apartment to finding success and happiness. Continue reading →

How Long Does It Take For Your Credit Score To Go Up After Paying Off A Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 31, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is about to pay off all her credit cards. She wants to buy a new car, but that might undo everything. Continue reading →

 4 Ways to Make Your Credit Card Company Pay You

By Deb Hipp | January 30, 2018 - 4:00 pm |May 10, 2022 Uncategorized

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Tired of making your credit card company rich while you stay broke? Turn it around. Continue reading →

Parents Think Their Child’s Future Is Bright, But a Dark Cloud Hangs Over Their Own

By Michael Koretzky | January 29, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 29, 2018 Uncategorized

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A new poll reveals how parents think about money. It involves Star Wars. Continue reading →

How Much Is Justin Timberlake Getting Paid to Perform at The Super Bowl?

By Kamilah Douglas | January 29, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 29, 2018 Uncategorized

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It’s less than you think. Continue reading →

Will Debt Depopulate The Planet Faster Than Zombies?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 29, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 29, 2018 Uncategorized

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I draw eccentric conclusions from some odd financial research projects. Continue reading →

We Don’t Have Enough Money to Live Alone

By Dori Zinn | January 26, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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Whether it’s from divorce or death, separation from a partner is expensive, but couples don’t talk about it and aren’t prepared for the financial blows. Continue reading →

2018 Is a Good Year to Quit School and Get a Job

By Joe Pye | January 26, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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More decent jobs are hiring than in years, and many don’t require a college degree. Continue reading →

By The Numbers: Lottery Fever

By Brian Bienkowski | January 26, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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This week: shocking stats on gambling. Continue reading →