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Bankruptcy vs. Debt Relief: Which Option is For You?

Published 9/9/24 2:41 PM

Getting in debt is something that many people face because hardships and unexpected life events can happen to anyone — after all, we’re all humans! The goal for people in debt is to stabilize their personal finance and live a debt-free life. When you feel overwhelmed by debt and simply can’t repay it with your existing income, then you can either seek debt relief or file for bankruptcy.

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Topics: Credit Card Debt

How to Handle Credit Card Debt on a Tight Budget

Published 9/14/21 6:57 AM

Being on a tight budget does not mean that you have to learn to live with debt. Find out what you can do to reduce and eliminate debt on a tight budget.

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Topics: Credit Card Debt

Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud: A Guide for Consumers

Published 9/8/21 10:31 AM

The 2020 global pandemic locked up economies and limited the use of cash. As the circumstances forced more people to use plastic, fraudsters found more opportunities to steal identities and commit credit card fraud.

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Topics: Financial Education

What to Do If You Miss a Credit Card Payment

Published 8/27/21 12:10 PM

Missing a credit card payment is not the end of the world if you act fast. Learn how to minimize the damage of a missed payment to protect your credit score.

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Topics: Credit Card Debt

8 Back-to-School Budgeting Tips

Published 8/26/21 4:08 PM

As summer ends, it’s time for back-to-school shopping. Start by defining a budget, and involve your kids in the budgeting and shopping process.

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Topics: Saving Money

How to Budget for Major Life Events

Published 8/9/21 8:56 AM

Regardless of your lifestyle, as you go from childhood to adulthood and then grow older, you encounter several milestones that define your life. You may get married, start a family, buy a home, buy a car, start a business, etc. These major life events have one thing in common: they all cost money.

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Topics: Financial Education

What Is Credit Card Fraud?

Published 8/6/21 8:49 AM

Close to half a million people fall victim to credit card fraud in the US every year. Learn what credit card fraud is and how you can guard against it.

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Topics: Financial Education

How Does Identity Theft Impact Your Credit?

Published 8/5/21 11:44 AM

You stick your credit card into an ATM to grab some cash on your way home from a trip. Unbeknownst to you, someone has installed a barely noticeable electronic device over the card slot of the machine, called a “skimmer.” A few days later, you begin to notice fraudulent charges on your accounts. Someone has stolen your identity by committing credit card fraud.

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Topics: Financial Education

Credit or Debit Card? When to Use Each One

Published 7/22/21 1:14 PM

Credit cards offer you great value in many ways, but debit cards can keep you out of debt. Make an informed and responsible decision about how you pay.

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Topics: Credit Card Debt

Inflation Trends: What Do They Mean for Your Debt?

Published 7/20/21 4:02 PM

Inflation hikes the cost of living, making it more difficult to make ends meet with the money on hand. Learn how to manage your debt despite inflation.

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Topics: Financial Education