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How to Freeze Your Credit in Three Steps
credit & 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 Last updated
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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is APR?
Even for those who pay off their credit card balances every month, knowing your APR is a good credit habit.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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A Guide to Your Credit Card Statement
Your credit card statement holds key information about your card’s balance, interest rate and payment due date. It's generally considered a great way to keep tabs on your finances.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Arizona Retirement: Nine Things You Must Know
retirement The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this southwestern state.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Top Five Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Lending
Flexibility of terms and fast application processing are just two of the perks of P2P lending over traditional lending.
By David Kimball Published
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Seven Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach
credit & debt In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Last updated
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PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost
What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.
By Ella Vincent Published
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated