Credit & Debt
News, insights and expert analysis on credit & debt from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Ways AI Can Help Manage Your Personal FinancesAI can take some of the strain out of handling everyday finances, from disciplined saving to avoiding scams, paying off debt and reaching your money goals.
By David Grant A.
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in RetirementHere's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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How You Can Debt as a Tool to Improve Your FinancesEliminating high-interest balances and strategically using lower-rate loans can help you use debt as a tool to help make you more money in the future.
By George Pikounis, CEP®, CFP®
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Costs and BenefitsThinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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Mortgage Rates Are Rising: What Homeowners Should Do NowMortgage rates have climbed above 7%, cooling demand. Here's what homeowners considering refinancing, downsizing or a new mortgage should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Fix Errors in Your Credit ReportComplaints about errors in credit reports have shot up. Here’s why — and how to fix them.
By Sarah Brady
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What Is Surfshark? A Look at Its Tools for Staying Safer OnlineSurfshark offers more than a VPN. Learn how its antivirus, data breach alerts, Alternative ID and other tools can help protect your information online.
By Paige Cerulli
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How to Turn Your Home Equity Into Retirement IncomeUnlocking home equity to supplement retirement savings sounds great in theory. But before you commit, make sure you fully understand the costs involved.
By Anthony Martin
