Credit & Debt
News, insights and expert analysis on credit & debt from the team at Kiplinger.
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12 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud and ScamsSponsored by LifeLock
Identity Theft Think you can spot the telltale signs of frauds and scams? Follow these 12 tips to stay safe from evolving threats and prevent others from falling victim.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Student Loan Forgiveness 2025: Will You Owe Taxes?Loan Forgiveness If you received student debt forgiveness, know these key points when filing taxes. Plus — what can you expect from recent student loan news?
By Kate Schubel
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'Buy Now, Pay Later' for Everyday Spending? This Financial Pro Thinks It's Risky'Buy Now, Pay Later' apps can get you out of a jam when you need money quickly. But using them regularly for small purchases could create problems.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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Thinking of a New Car in Retirement? Why GM's Latest News MattersThe retirement car conundrum: buy outright or finance your next ride?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Trump Targets Student Loan Forgiveness: Here’s How Taxes and Repayment Could Soon ChangeStudent Loans The so-called "big beautiful bill" and the Trump administration’s executive action are making the future of student loan forgiveness and its tax consequences uncertain.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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'Drivers License': A Wealth Strategist Helps Gen Z Hit the RoadFrom student loan debt to a changing job market, this generation has some potholes to navigate. But with those challenges come opportunities.
By Alvina Lo
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Financial Pros Provide a Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth in 10 YearsBuilding wealth over 10 years requires understanding your current financial situation, budgeting effectively, eliminating high-interest debt and increasing both your income and financial literacy.
By Anthony Martin
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A Little-Known Tax-Free Way To Help Pay Your Student LoanStudent Debt Employers can provide valuable assistance with employee student loan repayments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Reshape 529 PlansThe new One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now signed into law, will change 529 plan rules as early as this summer. What does that mean for you?
By Kathryn Pomroy
