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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?
credit & debt Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
debt Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.
By Cameron Huddleston • Last updated
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How to Build a Credit History
credit & debt Credit newbies can take advantage of both tried-and-true methods and new alternatives.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
credit & debt The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Unconventional Mortgage Loans Are Making a Comeback
loans Lenders are making it easier to get loans, but a repeat of the housing crisis isn’t in the cards.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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How to Fix a Mistake on Your Credit Report
credit & debt Kiplinger's resident credit guru Lisa Gerstner joins our podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how to take on the credit bureaus if there's a mistake (or outright fraud) on your credit report.
By Sandra Block • Published
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The Best You Can Hope for from the Equifax Settlement
credit & debt The average payout will be far less than $125. But you may be reimbursed for other costs.
By Brendan Pedersen • Last updated
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How to Help Grandchildren Pay for College
Paying for College Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.
By Emma Patch • Published
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