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  Debt consolidation loan vs. balance transfer credit card

  Here are six things to consider when deciding how to consolidate debt.

  9 min read Mar 29, 2022
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  How to cancel a credit card without hurting your credit score

  Canceling a credit card delivers a hit to your credit score, but you can minimize the damage. Here’s how.

  3 min read Mar 29, 2022
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  Best identity theft-protection services of 2022

  These seven products can help protect you and your money from cybercrime.

  8 min read Mar 28, 2022
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  Alternative ways to pay down credit card debt

  Here’s how you can pay down your credit card debt — without a debt consolidation loan.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2022
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  What is the statute of limitations on debt in each state?

  Here’s a look at the statutes of limitation on collecting debts in all 50 states.

  4 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  How to destroy a metal credit card

  When scissors aren’t enough to destroy your metal credit cards, try these methods instead.

  3 min read Mar 17, 2022
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  7 reasons your credit card was declined—and how you can respond

  Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.

  7 min read Mar 17, 2022
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  Good debt vs. bad debt

  Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.

  3 min read Mar 16, 2022
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  The best debt relief companies of 2022

  When you’re overwhelmed by debt, a debt relief company may offer help.

  6 min read Mar 14, 2022
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  How to build credit

  Your credit score has a huge impact on your financial life. The good news is that building credit isn’t hard. Here’s how to start improving your credit today.

  7 min read Mar 14, 2022