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Is My Underachieving 52-Year-Old Boyfriend Using Me?
Dear Penny, My boyfriend is a bit of an underachiever. He’s 52 and makes $15 an hour working about 25…
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Welcome to the New Penny Hoarder Community Site
Hey Penny Hoarders! As many of you know, we have a Community site that’s a gathering place for folks to…
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Does Debt Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score? It Depends
Debt consolidation is usually billed as a smart financial move, because it can boost your credit score and save you…
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My Mom Signed Our Truck Loan. What Happens if She Dies?
Dear Penny, We have terrible credit. My mom financed our truck. My husband was supposed to be put on the…
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What to Do If Your Spouse is Bad With Money
If you’re unhappy with your partner’s spending habits, you’re not alone. One in five people in a relationship think their…
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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Medical Bills?
If you’re struggling with unpaid medical bills, you’re not alone. Americans are estimated to owe as much as $140 billion…
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The 9 Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees 2022
If you’re planning a trip out of the U.S., you’ve probably started to worry about how you’re going to pay…
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Does Having a Credit Card Balance Hurt Your Credit Score?
You probably know that paying down debt is good for your credit score. But there’s a persistent myth about credit…
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5 Steps Anyone Can Take
A debt collector is not the person you want to make a regular appearance in your life. Their frequent phone…
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Should I Divorce My Husband Over His Spiraling Mountain of Debt?
Dear Penny, Many years ago, my husband fell in love with the strategy of using credit for everything. He has…
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