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Understanding Your Debt Load

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Working with Creditors

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Understanding Credit Costs

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What Your Credit Score Means

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Understanding Your Credit Report

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Paying Off Debts with the Snowball Strategy

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About Those Interest-Free Offers

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The Avalanche Debt Repayment Method

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How Loan Amortization Works

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Using a Personal Line of Credit

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Should You Transfer Account Balances?

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Secured vs. Unsecured Loans

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Add to Your Monthly Payment and Save Money

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Consumer Reporting Agencies

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Calculating Annual Percentage Rates

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Living a ‘Credit-Free’ Life

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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Consolidating Your Debt

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Good Debt, Bad Debt

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Cosigning a Loan

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Refinancing an Auto Loan

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Boosting Your FICO Score

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After You’ve Paid Off Your Credit Cards

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Meet a Debt Payoff Goal

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Increase Your Monthly Payment

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Are Credit Card Balance Transfers Worth It?

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Compare Two Vehicle Loans

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Compare Vehicle Loans by Term

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Make Bi-Weekly Payments

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Save or Pay Off Debt?

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Use a Lump Sum to Pay Down Debt

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Debt Consolidation

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How Long Will it Take to Pay Off a Credit Card?

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Low Rate or Cash Back?

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Calculate a Vehicle Payment

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Avoiding the Minimum Payment Trap

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Can Credit Counseling Help?

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Taking a ‘Staycation’

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Comparing Products Online

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Buying or Leasing a Vehicle

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The Best Time to Buy

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Vehicle Affordability by Loan Term

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Gas Mileage Savings with a Fuel Efficient Vehicle

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Purchase or Lease a Vehicle

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Understanding Car Leases

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The Pros and Cons of Retail Credit

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Extended Warranties & Service Contracts

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How Overspending Can Derail a Budget

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Tracking what You Spend

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Making a Major Purchase

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Curing Bad Overspending Habits

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Managing Debt

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Loan Basics

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Debt Payoff Strategies

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Grocery Shopping Tips for Singles

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Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders

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Smart Purchases to Make on Credit

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Building a Credit Reputation

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Use a Side Hustle to Pay Off Debt

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Your Annual Credit Report Review

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Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

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Choosing a Credit Card

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Good Reasons to Borrow Money

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Accelerating Repayment on a Loan

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Evaluating Credit Card Reward Programs

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Alternatives to Pay Day Lenders

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Vehicle Financing Options

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The Pros and Cons of Loan Protection Insurance

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Prioritizing How You Repay Debt

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Are Credit Repair Services Worth It?

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Working Through Credit Issues with a Spouse

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The Ins and Outs of Credit Scores

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Disputing a Credit Card Transaction

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Making Only Minimum Payments

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What Is a Credit Reference?

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How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

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Lower Your Credit Card Rate

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How Credit Card Utilization Impacts Your Credit Score

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Understanding Credit Card Interest

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Why Your Credit Utilization Ratio Matters

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