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The 5 biggest credit score myths that can hurt your finances
Consumers just can’t shake these credit score beliefs. See how these myths can hurt.
4 min read Sep 09, 2015 -
Credit report complaints abound
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says credit report complaints to the agency increased 56% between June and July.
1 min read Sep 02, 2015 -
5 credit score must-knows for millennials
Don’t know the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Here’s a primer.
4 min read Sep 01, 2015 -
9 cash-saving tips that pay big bucks
Cutting expenses can pay big dividends if you invest the savings and let them compound.
6 min read Jul 06, 2015 -
Lawn mowers, trucks and whiskey — and other things we bought with money we saved on gas
As gas prices dropped, some invested their savings. And then there are these people.
1 min read May 18, 2015 -
How long will car repo hurt my credit?
A car was repossessed and your marriage was a wreck? Here’s a road map for credit repair.
2 min read Mar 06, 2015 -
Budgets can crumble in times of trouble
Our Money Pulse survey shows Americans like to budget. Are they ready if a crisis occurs?
5 min read Jan 07, 2015 -
Dad co-signs car loan and it haunts him
A lender goes after Dad to pay off his daughter’s 12-year-old auto loan. What’s a dad to do?
2 min read Nov 12, 2014 -
Should you give your kid a smartphone?
Deciding when a child is ready for a smartphone can be tricky. Here are some tips.
4 min read Oct 09, 2014 -
7 ways to keep your home warm this winter
Don’t wind up cold this winter. We’ve debunked these myths so your home stays toasty.
5 min read Sep 09, 2014