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With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing higher pay
With age comes fewer raises. Here’s how to increase your bargaining power to help land one.
7 min read Feb 04, 2020
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My year in credit card rewards: A look back at 2019
Bankrate.com analyst Ted Rossman set a new personal best for earning credit card rewards in 2019. Find out how he did it and how he’s planning his strategy for 2020.
4 min read Feb 01, 2020
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How to settle credit card debt
You can pay someone to negotiate debt settlements for you, but you can do it yourself for nothing.
4 min read Jan 30, 2020
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How to pay off debt early
As of 2019, the amount of consumer debt in the United States totaled over $13 trillion from nearly 300 million people. A lot of Americans face extreme financial hardships, regardless of their age, education [...]
5 min read Jan 28, 2020
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How to get out of debt with a low income
Dreams of being debt-free are particularly challenging for individuals with low income. The average American owes between $6,000 to $7,000 in credit card debt alone, and when you add car payments, medical [...]
4 min read Jan 28, 2020
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How to pay off a debt in collections
When you have debt in collections, your credit score suffers and new opportunities for financing become limited. Plus, you’re likely to receive ongoing calls and letters from debt collectors, adding [...]
3 min read Jan 28, 2020
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The best debt settlement companies of 2020
Here are some of the top debt settlement companies and what to consider before signing on.
8 min read Jan 28, 2020
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How to Pay Off Debt
Once you find yourself in debt, figuring out how to get out of it can feel overwhelming. Should you take out another credit card to transfer balances, or apply for a personal loan to consolidate your debt? [...]
5 min read Jan 28, 2020
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Debt consolidation with a personal loan
Consolidating your monthly bills into a single loan can simplify your financial life.
1 min read Jan 28, 2020
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How to set up a debt payoff plan and stick to it
If you’re facing a mountain of debt, the first thing to know is that you’re far from alone. U.S. consumer debt has reached $13.86 trillion. No matter the amount you’re dealing with, it can feel impossible [...]
7 min read Jan 27, 2020
