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4 Reasons Your Credit Score Dropped After Paying Off Debt
Getty Images and Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder When you pay off debt, it seems like a given that your credit…
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What to Expect if You’re Doing a Mortgage Refinance After Forbearance
When the COVID-19 homeowner mortgage forbearance program was first announced last year, I insisted we enroll. As a food and…
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Things Break. How to Make Sure Your Emergency Fund Can Cover Them
Your washing machine. Your car. Your front tooth. If any of those broke right now, would you be able to…
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How to Calculate Net Worth (and Why It Matters)
Debt freedom is overrated — so says Tiffany Aliche, founder of The Budgetnista. Her advice? Think bigger. “Debt freedom is…
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Not Using Your Credit Cards? 3 Ways to Keep That From Hurting You
First, the good news: We as a country have reduced our credit card debt since the coronavirus pandemic began. Americans…
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Here’s What to Do Before Debt Collectors Start Calling
Debt happens. Most Americans have some sort of debt — and not all of it is good debt, like a…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Investing in 2021
Here’s a good question for the new year: Is 2021 a good time to invest in stocks? In turbulent times…
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5 Strategies for Paying Off Car Loan Early
Is your monthly car payment a burden to your budget? Paying off your car loan early can earn you much-needed…
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How to Survive the Rent When Your Roommate Moves Out
You don’t have to be married to face some of the drama that comes with a messy divorce. Whether you…
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Can We Retire in 6 Months With $190K of Student Loans?
Dear Penny, I am in big trouble. My husband and I have a combined student loan debt of $190,000 and…
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