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4 personal stories of the Great Recession
The U.S. economy has improved, but the ghost of the Great Recession still haunts Americans.
5 min read Sep 27, 2013 -
Do lenders have to report to credit bureaus?
Getting a mortgage will be more difficult if your credit card lender reports to only one bureau.
2 min read Sep 25, 2013 -
When will debt payoff show up on credit report?
It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.
2 min read Jul 17, 2013 -
How much do bad habits cost?
Some habits cost big bucks. If you invest the money instead, you’ll be much better off.
4 min read Jun 19, 2013 -
Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?
It’s important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.
2 min read May 14, 2013 -
File bankruptcy to get out from under car loan?
There are options besides bankruptcy when you are underwater on your car loan.
2 min read Apr 23, 2013 -
6 energy-efficient home improvement projects
You’ve updated appliances and light bulbs. Here are other ways to reduce utility bills.
4 min read Feb 20, 2013 -
5 ways to make small donations to charity
Want to donate to Boston? You don’t have to be a billionaire to make a difference.
4 min read Jan 15, 2013 -
10 cheap but cool toys to snag for the holiday
Looking for a kid’s gift that won’t break the bank but will still be a hit? These toys fit the bill.
5 min read Dec 07, 2012 -
How to protect parents from creditors?
Aging parents with bad credit are easy prey for creditors. Here’s how to protect them.
2 min read Nov 27, 2012