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What Is UltraFICO And Should You Care? Short Answer: Hell Yes
Long answer: It just might save you hundreds of dollars next year.
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Financial Expert Answers: Which Is Better For Getting Out Of Debt, Knowledge Or Experience?
I asked some of the best personal finance experts. Here’s how they answered.
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Debt and Depression
Experts say there’s a definite relationship between debt and depression. But we don’t like talking about either one.
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Debt.com Scholarship Winner: Tragedy Can Kill You Or Make You Stronger
Makiyah Baptiste lost her mother but found her calling.
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The Average American’s Back-to-School Budget, and How to Trim Yours
See how typical budgets for grade school and college students compare – and how you can save.
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Debt.com Scholarship Winner: Nursing Her Way To Financial Health
Elizabeth Parrish is going to school for one of the toughest careers there is.
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Credit Unions Offer Cheaper Credit Cards Than Banks
The average credit card has at least four fees, and they add up faster.
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The Biggest Cities With the Cheapest Homes
From Chicago to Dallas, the salary required to afford a home might be less than you’d expect.
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Gary Understands That Money Isn’t Everything
His frugal living couldn’t save one thing, and that nearly cost him his life.
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The Financial Graduate Would Rather Save Than Spend
She even analyzes her smallest purchases.
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Debt.com’s Latest Scholarship Winner Has A Healthy Approach to Saving For College
Katie Waples wants to be a nurse for the underprivileged.
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What This High Schooler Learned While Applying For 96 Scholarships
Mostly, he learned never to give up.
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3 Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Thinking through the process will save you in the long run.
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The Best Cities to Start Over After Bankruptcy
A financial disaster will hurt your credit. Move here, avoid there, and you’ll get back on track.
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One Bad Relationship Almost Ruined Lisa’s Finances and Self-Esteem
She went from living alone in an empty apartment to finding success and happiness.
