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Wealth Wise: Should We Borrow Money From Our Elderly Father?In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we answer a reader's question about whether you should take a loan from an elderly parent without them knowing.
By Maurie Backman
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There's a Credit Report Crisis Brewing. You Should Be Worried.Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.
By Sean Jackson
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Get Free Credit Reports WeeklyCheck your credit report weekly for free as the three major credit bureaus made a pandemic-era initiative permanent.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How High Earners Can Pay Off Student Loan Debt in 5 YearsBeing disciplined at the start of your career means you won't be carrying those financial burdens forever.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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I Want to Pay Off Our Grandson's $45K Student Loan DebtWe're 73, with $2.1 million and $4k a month in Social Security. My husband says we can't afford to help our grandson. Who's right?
By Maurie Backman
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What High Earners Miss by Refinancing Student Loans Too SoonHigh-earning young professionals often rush to get a better rate on student loans as soon as they're able. But it can pay to leave the options open for a while.
By Sravani Atluri
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One Financial Detail That Can Cost You After a DivorceDivorce does not separate credit card debt. Here is what can follow you and how to protect your credit.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Hidden Costs of the Fed's Rate PauseThe Federal Reserve didn't cut rates. While this benefits savers, learn how it impacts you when you need to borrow money.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Freeze Your Credit in 3 Stepscredit & debt Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name.
By Lisa Gerstner
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