Tag Archives: Credit & Debt

Where Is Credit Card Debt Highest And Lowest?

By Joe Pye | July 12, 2018 - 3:00 pm |July 12, 2018 Uncategorized

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It’s gone up in Florida and down in California this past year. Continue reading →

Ask The Expert: What’s The Difference Between “Debt Relief” And “Debt Settlement”?

By Howard Dvorkin | July 11, 2018 - 12:00 pm |July 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is confused by these similar-sounding terms, but they’re very different. Continue reading →

College Grads: Don’t Let Student Loans Ruin Your Credit

By Joe Pye | July 10, 2018 - 3:00 pm |July 10, 2018 Uncategorized

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A missed payment is the No. 1 way to lose points on your credit score. Continue reading →

If I Pay Off My Credit Card, When Will My Credit Score Go Up?

By Howard Dvorkin | July 4, 2018 - 12:00 pm |July 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader can pay off her credit card now, but she’s not sure it’s worth it. Continue reading →

Which City Has The Highest Retail Store Credit Card Debt?

By Joe Pye | July 3, 2018 - 12:00 pm |July 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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The Lone Star State likes shopping more than learning. Continue reading →

Credit Unions Offer Cheaper Credit Cards Than Banks

By Joe Pye | July 2, 2018 - 7:00 pm |July 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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The average credit card has at least four fees, and they add up faster. Continue reading →

Americans Have More Debt Than Ever — $1 Trillion More

By Joe Pye | June 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm |June 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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The total amount of consumer debt is now a trillion dollars higher than during the Great Recession. Continue reading →

More Americans Are Checking Their Credit Scores

By Joe Pye | June 18, 2018 - 7:00 pm |June 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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A study released today says the more we check, the more we know what makes up our score. Continue reading →

Katie Ignored Her Student Loan Debt

By Brian Bienkowski | June 13, 2018 - 3:00 pm |June 13, 2018 Uncategorized

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But it wouldn’t go away until she turned and faced the truth with help from a friend. Continue reading →

Does Debt Cause Brain Damage?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 11, 2018 - 12:00 pm |June 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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A new study says the lower your socioeconomic status, the greater the changes in your brain. Continue reading →