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How to Improve Your Credit with a Personal LoanIf applying for a credit card to improve your credit isn't an option, you can still boost your score in other ways. Person loans may help improve bad credit and pay off debt. -
Is It Possible to Lower My Car Payment?Is possible to lower your car payment and save money? Read up on these four ways you may able to reduce your monthly car payment: refinance, negotiate, consolidate or sell or trade. -
6 Moves to Build Credit from ScratchIf you don't have a credit history, there are some simple steps to take to help establish and build up your score. Read on to find out what they are. -
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Smartphone from Cyber AttackIt's always a good time to protect your phone from Cyber Attacks. Learn how to protect your phone with 5 easy steps and safeguard your information. -
5 Reasons Members of the Military Go Into DebtHere are 5 ways members of the military accrue debt. Learn why they are more prone to debt and how they can get out of it.
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5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Identity SafeWe are constantly bombarded with information about identity theft, but protecting your identity doesn't have too be expensive and complicated.
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Paper or Plastic? 5 Reasons to Use Cash Over CreditIs cash king or does credit rule? There are ups and downs to both, but here are six compelling reasons why choosing cash over credit may save you dough.
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Identity Thieves Do This to 2.5 Million People Per Year. Here's How to Stop it.Identity thieves can prey on you when you least expect it. Here's how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from this kind of identity theft.
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What Happens to Debt After a Loved One Passes?Debt doesn't just evaporate after people pass away. What's the best way to deal with finances after people pass away? read more to find out.
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You'll Never Guess Which Tool Lenders Are Using to Judge Your FinancesLenders are using this tool to make quick judgments about your finances and whether or not they can loan you money. Would you make the cut? Find out here.
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Leading Each Other Out of DebtWe asked our Facebook audience what they thought were the best ways to escape to confines of crushing debt. Here's what they had to say.
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3 Ways to Know You’re Not Ready For a Credit CardObtaining a credit card may be as simple as pie, but are you really ready for it? Here's three questions to ask yourself to know for sure.
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The Hidden Danger of Payday LoansTake a look at why you should always avoid payday loans, one of the most dangerous credit finance options.
