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The 5 Dumbest and Smartest Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt

By Joe Pye | May 2, 2019 - 1:00 pm |May 2, 2019 Uncategorized

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Credit card use is surging once again – and so is credit card debt. Here’s what to do (and not do) about it. Continue reading →

Why Store Credit Cards are Almost Never Worth It

By Steve Rhode | April 29, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 29, 2019 Uncategorized

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The stores are trying to make money off you – but you may be able to flip the script. Continue reading →

Why Gas Credit Cards Aren’t Worth It

By Jason Steele | April 26, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 26, 2019 Uncategorized

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Regular rewards cards often pay out more per gallon. Continue reading →

Parents Don’t Know How to Teach Their Kids About Money

By Dori Zinn | April 25, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 25, 2019 Uncategorized

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It’s hard to teach financial literacy to your kids when you don’t know much yourself. Continue reading →

9 Creative Ways To Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt

By Jess Miller | April 23, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 23, 2019 Uncategorized

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Paying your student loans can take a long time. Here’s a few unusual ways to speed up the process. Continue reading →

Financial Aid Updates Make Filing Much Easier

By Jess Miller | April 19, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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FAFSA got a makeover, and the process is simpler for low-income families. Continue reading →

Student Loan Mistakes And How to Avoid Them

By Brian Bienkowski | April 18, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Nearly everyone thinks college is worth it, but that doesn’t mean you need to go into debt to get a degree. Continue reading →

Millennials: America’s Poorest Generation

By Cameren Boatner | April 10, 2019 - 3:59 pm |August 17, 2022 Uncategorized

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Research shows that many Millennials don’t think they’ll ever buy a home. Those who did spend nearly half of their income to pay for it. Continue reading →

Need to Build Credit? Secured Credit Cards Can Help

By Jason Steele | April 4, 2019 - 12:59 pm |April 4, 2019 Uncategorized

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If you have bad credit or none at all, here’s how you can still get a credit card. Continue reading →

Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

By Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips | April 1, 2019 - 1:00 pm |April 1, 2019 Uncategorized

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Credit cards are powerful tools that can help you build excellent credit — but they can also sink your finances. Continue reading →