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What You Can Do About Medical Debt
Budgeting Millions of Americans are awash in debt from medical care. If you’re one of them, we have your options, whether the bills are new or a collector is calling.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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When Will Student Loans Be Forgiven?
Paying for College Millions of Americans are waiting for the Biden Administration’s next hint, which could come later this summer, at how he’ll address the student loan crisis.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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Whatever Happened to Peer-to-Peer Lending?
Becoming an Investor While individuals can still invest in loans to consumers, most digital credit is underwritten by larger funding sources.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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40 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2022
business We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks for expenses both expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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There’s No Escaping Your Credit Score (So Make It Count)
Financial Planning Kiplinger’s credit expert, Lisa Gerstner, joins us to talk credit strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars hit the market this year. Will one work for Sandy?
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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A Wave of Bankruptcies and Foreclosures Appears to be Building
bankruptcy A perfect storm of COVID-related economic issues mixed with inflation and a stay-at-home workforce is bearing down on small businesses and real estate investors. Don’t wait to take evasive action.
By William Lobel, ESQ. • Published
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How to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
Becoming a Homeowner For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Overdraft Fees Are On Their Way Out
Smart Buying New overdraft policies are emerging as consumers and government officials pressure banks to get rid of the fees.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published