In answering the question, “How many credit cards do you have?” the real question should be, “Do you have one card too many?” Find the answer here!..
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Consolidated Credit’s latest rent price map shows the cities with the biggest increases and decreases in property rental prices, which impact housing costs...
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The fiduciary rule is meant to protect consumers from biased investment advice, but many in D.C. believe it’s doing more harm than good. Here’s why...
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A new study reveals the states where Millennials are most and least likely to still live at home. How can Millennials achieve financial independence?..
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A new poll reveals credit card holders are some of the best tippers in the U.S., but how much should you tip in 2017? who should you tip or not tip?..
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You have roughly 10-12 paychecks before the start of the winter holidays. We offer tips for budgeting for Christmas in July to help avoid credit card debt...
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Could face recognition technology be the next step in increasing ATM security against identity theft? Two major players are betting that it is...
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You might think repossession and foreclosure are the end of the trouble once you default, but you don’t get caught unaware by a deficiency judgment...
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We all assume that secure online banking is equipped to protect our data, but an industry study reveals most financial institutions can’t stop all attacks...
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Negative equity auto loan levels hit record highs. Are longer auto terms getting consumers with subprime credit into more trouble than they’re worth?..
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Deferred interest promotions offer great advantages when you buy, but people often get blindsided by higher costs once the promotion period ends...
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A new study finds people will stop paying their mortgage before an auto loan or even personal loans. So, how should you decide which debt to pay first?..
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America’s youngest homeowners balk at traditional financing sources. Are Millennial home improvement plans less effective due to lack of financing?..
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For the first time since 2014, student loan interest rates will increase for the 2017-2018 academic year. How will the rate hike affect student loan debt?..
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Higher income may mean you’re more likely to become a victim of credit card fraud. As your income increases, should you expect more fraud alerts?..
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A new study finds more Americans are living with negative net worth, and surprisingly enough it’s not being caused by high interest rate credit card debt...
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A new law in the House Judiciary Committee could permit student loan discharge during a bankruptcy. This could spell big relief for borrowers...
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A survey finds consumers aren’t satisfied with the service they receive from financial service providers. Does your financial institution meet your needs?..
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We compare the credit habits of revolver vs transactor cardholders so you can see the difference and choose the right credit management strategy for you...
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The credit bureaus make significant changes to the VantageScore model. What do these new credit score changes mean for borrowers who are repaying debt?..
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If you want to buy a home, but student loan debt is holding you back, these new Fannie Mae student loan payment options may help you achieve homeownership...
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A new $3 million CFPB penalty against Experian reveals the difference between a consumer credit score that lenders use and your “educational” score...
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The Department of Education just changed the rules on student loan late fees. Just one student loan default could cost you significantly more now...
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A study predicts deception in auto loans may lead to increased default rates this year. Is your car loan hiding auto loan fraud committed by the dealer?..
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