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Six Rules for Managing Credit Card Debt

Did you rack up some credit card debt over the holidays? If youwant to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow six important rules.
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Will You Outlive Your Savings?

More than half of Americans are worried they will outlive their retirement savings, and research shows that women are more at risk of outliving their savings than men.
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To Pay Down Debt, First You Have to Save

When you want to pay off debt fast, that impulse oftenmeans depleting your savings. So how do you pay off debt AND save money?
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Family Finances: The Importance of Keeping Everyone Informed

In yourhousehold, does one person handle all the finances? Who pays all the bills,files the joint taxes, deals with insurance matters, and knows where all theimportant papers are saved? Whathappens if that person becomes...
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Don't Be Fooled by a Remote Deposit/Check Scam

Scammers are always looking for ways to prey upon people, especially those consumers needing money quickly. One way is to use Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), a service which allows you to deposit a check remotely into your...
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The RAIN Method for Buying a Car

Theaverage cost of a new vehicle today is around $35,000. Whether you're lookingfor a brand-new car or a reliable used ride, you want to get the most for yourmoney. The process can be made easier by following the...