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Published on September 28, 2023 - Page 18
The return of federal student loan payments in October has the potential to derail your finances, especially if you're struggling with credit card...
Published on September 3, 2023 - Page 23
Getting a first or second chance to build credit with a credit card has been easier in recent years because financial technology companies created...
Published on August 27, 2023 - Page 31
It's not uncommon for credit card issuers to close accounts. Sometimes they do so to lessen their risk when the economy is in distress, generally as...
Published on January 29, 2023 - Page 23
Chances are your "buy now, pay later" bill from the holiday season has arrived. It's important to create a plan to pay down balances. Here are a few...
Published on October 16, 2022 - Page 23
In a shaky economy, it's not uncommon for credit card issuers to minimize risk by lowering credit limits or closing accounts. Even as an uncertain...
Published on July 31, 2022 - Page 23
When times are tough, credit card debt may be inevitable. Having a plan may help you avoid debt or keep it manageable. Consider alternatives before...
Published on June 30, 2022 - Page 10
As prices on goods and services rise because of inflation, scaling back expenses isn’t the only way to free up cash to cover essentials. Credit...
Published on February 6, 2022 - Page 23
Buy now, pay later can be a convenient payment method. But if you don’t factor the recurring payments into your budget, it can get messy. This is...
Published on January 9, 2022 - Page 23
Since the COVID-19 vaccine started becoming available, there have been more opportunities to impulse spend on items and experiences you didn’t get to...
Published on December 26, 2021 - Page 23
With $82,000 in debt, buying a house seemed far in the distance for Ehren Sixon and his wife. The Florida residents embarked on a debt-free journey...