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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. -
Hacker Alert: Are Your Financial Apps Safe and Secure?Financial apps can be a great way to budget or keep track of finances. Learn how to ensure your financial apps are digitally secure enough to hold your personal information. -
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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The Pros and Cons of Switching to a Credit UnionCredit union membership hit a record high in 2011, adding 1.3 million new customers. Read on to learn more about this financial trend.
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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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5 Experts on What Consumers Don't Get About CreditCheck out what the experts have to say about credit, and what the number one thing consumers don't get about credit is. It may surprise you!
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These 5 Things Will Keep You Drowning in DebtIf you've got debt piling up, today is the day to take a second look at paying it off. Here's five things you need to do to escape its downward pull.
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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.
