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Should you pay off car loan or credit card?
It’s usually better to put extra money towards your credit cards instead of your car loan, as cards usually charge more interest and have more volatile rates.
4 min read Jan 23, 2020 -
Need cash? There’s your 401(k) …
More people strapped for cash are eyeing their 401(k) accounts out of sheer desperation.
7 min read Aug 01, 2008 -
Ex takes wheels, leaves wife with bills
A woman’s ex is taking advantage of her generosity. Dr. Don Taylor suggests a way out.
2 min read Apr 28, 2008 -
10 tips to clip travel cancellation fees
If you have to cancel travel plans, don’t let your money leave home without you.
6 min read Apr 18, 2008 -
8 last-minute ways to save for vacation
In a perfect world, we’d all have fully funded vacation accounts. If you don’t, here are some fast-track ways to save for your big trip.
4 min read Feb 01, 2008 -
Debt Consolidation Basics
A complete look at the options available for consolidating debts, identifying which plan works best based on individual needs and the pros and cons of the various options.
1 min read May 01, 2006 -
How overdue credit card debt is bought and sold
Debts are passed between collections companies, so you’ll likely have to start negotiations from scratch with each one, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.
2 min read Apr 18, 2006 -
Beware: Format war brews over DVD players
Similar to the VHS-Beta format battle of the 1980s, new high-definition DVD players use two incompatible formats. Will you pick the wrong one?
3 min read Mar 29, 2006 -
7 ways to save on an off-season wedding
If you plan your big day during a slow time of the year, you’ll save.
9 min read Feb 01, 2006 -
Tax Talk: valuing charitable donations and taxes on sale of land
Tax Adviser George Saenz answers reader questions on valuing charitable donations and taxes on a partial land sale.
2 min read Mar 23, 2001