Credit & Debt
News, insights and expert analysis on credit & debt from the team at Kiplinger.
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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Ways to Save on Your Next CarPrices and auto-loan rates are accelerating fast. Here's how to drive a better deal.
By Beth Braverman
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How Strategic Debt Can Help You Build WealthDebt can be a tool for long-term financial well-being. Loans for education, business expansion or high-interest consolidation can help you build wealth.
By David Kimball
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Dave Ramsey Calls Out These 5 Money Mistakes. Are You Guilty?Debt doesn't happen overnight. Dave Ramsey points to several common habits that can make it harder to get ahead financially.
By Sean Jackson
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Borrowing Against Your Portfolio: When It Makes SenseA securities-based line of credit can provide access to cash without requiring you to sell eligible investments. These are the opportunities and risks.
By Rich Guerrini
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Equifax Agrees to $100 Million Settlement Over Credit Score Error: Are You Eligible for a Payment?About 4 million people could be eligible for payments after a coding error allegedly caused Equifax to send inaccurate credit scores to lenders.
By Carla Ayers
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5 Essential Steps Before Signing Private Student LoansMany families will be turning to private student loans to pay the fall tuition bill. Use this checklist to make sure you're getting exactly what you need.Srav
By Sravani Atluri
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10 Things You Should Know About Tapping Home EquityMaking the roof over your head money in your pocket.
By David Rodeck
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How to Avoid 401(k) Hardship WithdrawalsDon't beat yourself up if you've taken a hardship withdrawal from your 401(k). Here's how you can avoid it in the future.
By Sophie Benander, CRPS®, MBA
