Parents Step Up College Savings
More parents are saving for their children’s education costs, but savings are still behind. Here’s what you can do to increase college savings today!
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Meghan Alard
A Cautionary Tale of Debt Settlement
Navys Flores thought debt settlement was the right way to eliminate credit card debt, but three years later she was forced to call NBC 6 Responds for help.
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IRS Revises Installment Agreement Fees
The new 2017 structure for installment agreement fees offers serious incentives to set up IAs and make payments online in the form of lower fees.
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The Carrot and Stick of Student Debt Repayment
Collection practices for defaulted student loan debt won’t get any gentler, but customer service for repayment on current student loans may get better.
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What Parents Pay to Support Millennials
Providing financial support to adult children delays the retirement goals of parents. We have tips to help Millennials transition to financial independence.
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Right for Renting?
This map shows median rental costs in 50 U.S. cities. If rent is taking up more than one third of your budget, we have advice to achieve homeownership.
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Achieving the American Dream
With the help of Consolidated Credit, Maria Altamirano was able to eliminate her high interest credit card debt to become a first time homebuyer.
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More Incentive to Save for College
If a new bill passes in Congress, your employer could soon offer a 529 college savings plan with tax benefits and a match program like your 401(k).
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Sacrificing for Student Loan Payments
You want to eliminate your student loans but a high monthly payment burden now could prevent major life goals like marriage and buying a first home.
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Chase: No Credit Backup on Overdrafts
Chase banking customers should take note that the company is changing its policy that allows a credit card to be used for account overdraft protection.
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Home Retention Works
If you’re facing foreclosure, you have a 5 to 1 chance to find a home retention solution that allows you to keep your home rather than forfeit it.
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Can You be Arrested for Debt?
Debt collectors are finding ways around the FDCPA and issuing warrants for failure to comply with court orders over unpaid credit card debt. What can you do?
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Be Careful Paying Child Support with a Credit Card
Paying child support by credit card may be convenient, but added convenience fees and high interest charges for cash advances could hurt your budget.
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