For some people, tax refunds can be a nice addition to a bank account each year. However, if you have a list of urgent bills, overdue debts, or large purchases,…
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For most Americans, owning your own home is a dream that can come true. At credit.org, we’ve always advocated that homeownership should be part of your long-term financial plan, helping…
We wrote yesterday about the pros and cons of going paperless, and switching from mailed bank & billing statements to electronic ones. If you do decide to make the switch,…
February is American Heart Month, and we’d love to help you find ways to improve your heart health without jeopardizing your financial fitness. A gym membership can be a great…
A lot of budgeting for the holidays centers on buying gifts and the like, but holiday meals and gatherings can present a real challenge for those who are trying to…
It can be tough for military members to transition to civilian life. Letty Stevens suggests a military approach to this problem through Military Saves. Our focus is on financial literacy…
How often have you checked your mail or answered your phone only to find another prescreened credit card offer? Blank envelopes and phone calls from unnamed phone numbers may seem…
If you’ve got a credit card in your wallet right now, chances are there is a message on the back right under the signature field that says “not valid unless…
It’s important to know what various consumer credit act provisions and laws exist to protect consumers. Too many people who don’t know their rights don’t take advantage of the laws…
If you’re a parent looking for a college savings calculator to help plan your family’s education funding, you should be thinking about 529 plans. A 529 plan allows you to…
When it comes to “opting out,” we’ve long advised consumers to opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers using Opt Out Prescreen and from other offers that entice you…
Parents across the country are having the talk with their young adult as he or she heads out the door to college. This year, however, the talk isn’t about sex,…
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