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Are You an Emotional Spender?

While there is nothing wrong with a little retail therapy every once in a while, some of us depend too much on shopping as a

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How To Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Struggling to pay off credit card debt? You’re not alone. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans have a whopping $1.12 trillion of outstanding credit card

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Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea? 

If you have hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in debt, it can feel like you are never going to escape it.  Cue the

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What Is a Debt Snowball?

If you live in the tropics and have never known the joy of a good winter romp, the meaning of the personal finance metaphor “debt

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How to Do a Balance Transfer the Smart Way

We all want an shorter, easier financial to-do list, and the right balance transfer promotion can help you achieve this by consolidating multiple balances into

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