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Staying in Control of Your Debt When you look at the credit extended to the average consumer, you can easily see how debt can accumulate. In fact, the typical consumer has seven credit card accounts (department store charge cards, gas cards, bank cards, etc.) and access to $12,190 in credit. Nearly 30% of us take full advantage of it, carrying more than $10,000 of non-mortgage-related debt. Add in situations beyond our control (divorce, layoffs and health problems), and you can quickly see how easy it is to get in lost in debt. But there are plenty of warning signs to help you keep in check. Learn more. Dealing with the High Costs of Higher Education When Ben Franklin famously noted that death and taxes are the only things certain in life, he forgot one more certainty: college costs. They shocked and terrified your parents and will probably shock and terrify you when it's your time to send junior off to school. College costs have historically increased at about twice the rate of inflation, running roughly 5 to 6% in recent years. So how can you prepare yourself? Follow the plan that works best for you. Options, Options Everywhere - But Which Card is Right for You? Now it's easier than ever to access your money and make purchases with a wide array of card products. And with the recent increase of check fraud, moving to plastic makes purchasing safer and more secure. Since each card has its own distinctive features and benefits, it's important to know the difference. With the different kinds of cards available, there are a few things you should watch out for when using each. Get details. |
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Keep Your Credit Clean With a good credit rating, the sky is essentially the limit. But building a solid credit history takes time, patience and commitment. So how can it be done? It's not as hard as you think.
Updated: Online Security Tips In an ongoing effort to keep you up to date on the best ways to protect yourself online, we've added more valuable tips to ensure your safety. Check it out today. Give Your Home a Facelift Making home improvements is a two-fold win-win: your surroundings are refreshed and the value of your home increases. Need ideas? Here are some of the most profitable updates to consider:
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