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Debt Is Everywhere. How Will You Avoid/Get Rid Of It?

By on November 3rd, 2010 • Credit Cards, Loans, Credit & Debt

It beckons from darkened corner stores: "Come in, come in…buy designer jeans."

It calls from beneath polished hoods: "Yes…you need this new car."

And just when you think you're safe--it strikes! Even though Halloween has passed, the horrors of debt linger.

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Student Loan Reform

By on March 22nd, 2010 • Health Care, Loans, Student Loans, Credit & Debt

The health care reform bill passed the House. Some people are happy about it. Others aren’t. But a portion of the bill that should please both sides seeks to reform the student loan industry.

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A New Year For Personal Finance Resolutions

One of the most beneficial New Year's resolutions you can make this January is to get your finances in order. Some 75% of people said they plan to make at least one personal-finance resolution this year, according to a survey from online broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

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Borrowing Your Degree: Get the specs on student loans

By Jeremiah DeGollon on November 1st, 2009 • College, College & Career, Loans, School

Few people land a free ride through college by being a star athlete or class valedictorian. But college can be very costly and you (and possibly your parents) are going to have to pay for it--potentially with student loans.

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IOU Review: A double-take on common debts

Instead of ignorant avoidance, it pays to face up to debt and understand the positive and negative sides of various debt types.

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Wreck Witness & Cosign Bind

By brass Staff on August 1st, 2009 • Auto, Credit, Loans, Credit & Debt, Life

What to do when you witness an accident, and whether or not you should cosign for a loan.

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Making Student Loan Repayment Easier

By on June 5th, 2009 • College, Loans, Credit & Debt

Starting July 1, repaying student loans will be easier for some borrowers. A new program will go into effect that will cap monthly student loan payments based on income.

A borrower must first meet these conditions:

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Used, Not Abused: Finding and buying a used car

By Alison Fallecker on May 1st, 2009 • Auto, Automotive, Budgeting, Loans, Life

We all know the stereotype--used car salesmen are more interested in their Hawaiian shirts, plaid sport coats, and the size of your pocketbook than in actually selling a decent vehicle. While some of it may ring true, your used car buying experience doesn't have to end in a bad joke.

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Loan Rejection & Tips On Tips

By brass Staff on May 1st, 2009 • Credit Score, Jobs, Loans, Life

Does being turned down for a loan affect your credit, and how servers can get extra tips.

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Saving Gas & Money For Class

By brass Staff on February 1st, 2009 • Auto, College, College & Career, Loans

I've heard a lot about alternative fuel lately. Is it true that my car can run on used vegetable oil?

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