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5 groups at greater risk of identity theft
Who you are and what you do can make you more vulnerable to having your identity stolen.
5 min read Aug 14, 2012 -
File bankruptcy after credit crisis?
A long job loss coupled with a huge pay cut can leave your credit in a mire. Will bankruptcy help?
3 min read Aug 06, 2012 -
8 items to buy at yard sales this summer
Get ready to haggle over nickels and dimes. It’s yard-sale season! Here are the best bargains.
5 min read Aug 01, 2012 -
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Polyana da Costa
Polyana da Costa is a senior mortgage analyst/writer for Bankrate.com.
1 min read Jul 25, 2012 -
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Master’s degree or graduate certificate?
A university’s grad certificate can take less time, but is a master’s better for your career?
4 min read Jul 23, 2012 -
Plastic surgery procedures and costs
Whether you want a nip and tuck or the whole shebang, being forever young isn’t cheap.
6 min read Jul 06, 2012 -
Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?
Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.
3 min read Jun 26, 2012 -
Skip Disney World for a frugal farm stay
Cows, crops and chickens, oh my! Learn about food, pregrocery store, but sidestep the manure.
4 min read Jun 06, 2012