Tag Archives: interest rates

Zero Percent vs. Deferred Interest: Do You Know the Difference?

By Dori Zinn | June 26, 2017 - 3:00 pm |June 26, 2017 Uncategorized

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants you to avoid falling into the trap of promotional credit card offers. Continue reading →

Don’t Take Advantage of Credit Card Cash Advances

By Dori Zinn | June 8, 2017 - 3:00 pm |June 8, 2017 Uncategorized

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Consumers are paying much more in cash advances than what they take out. Here’s a breakdown of the costs. Continue reading →

Ask The Expert: How Do I Hide Debt From My Girlfriend Till We Get Married?

By Howard Dvorkin | May 3, 2017 - 11:00 am |May 3, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is looking for a “hack” to avoid telling his girlfriend the truth. Continue reading →

How Do We Save For Retirement And Pay All Our Bills?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 19, 2017 - 11:00 am |April 19, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to know how to survive “the sandwich” — without evicting his mother-in-law. Continue reading →

Ask the Expert: Are Debt Management Plans Legit?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 12, 2017 - 11:00 am |April 12, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wonders if the letters DMP are A-OK. Continue reading →