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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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