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Should I Take on Student Loan Debt to Buy a New Prius?
Dear Penny, Our Prius needs repairs. We trust our mechanic and the repairs are legit. It has 170K+ miles on…
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How Credit Counseling Can Help If You’re Drowning in Debt
When you’re struggling with debt, it’s hard to know where to turn. High fees, finance charges and missed payments add…
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Do I Fix My Boyfriend’s Money Mess if He’s Dealing With Trauma?
Dear Penny, My partner and I have been together for 10 years. During that time, we have both had many…
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Should You Save or Pay Down Debt to Prepare for a Recession?
A recession can wreak havoc on your finances. So it’s understandable if you’re worried by recent headlines. Economists are increasingly…
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4 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Slide Back Into Debt
You did it — you’ve gotten your debt under control and started building your savings. But if you don’t quite…
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What to Do About Private Student Loans if You’re Struggling to Pay
If you have privately held student loans, you might be feeling a little jealous right now. After all, those borrowers…
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Sweet Settlement Wipes Out $6 Billion in Student Loan Debt
An estimated 200,000 defrauded former college students are set to have $6 billion in federal loan debt wiped clean as…
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Should I Sue My Financially Toxic Ex-Boyfriend for $100K?
Dear Penny, Is it worth my time and effort to take my former boyfriend/roommate to small-claims court? We met in…
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What is a Payday Loan and How Do They Work?
A payday loan is a type of short-term, high-interest personal loan that becomes due when you get your next paycheck.…
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Why Is My Card Being Declined? We’ve Got The Answers
You are relatively flush, financially speaking. Your debit accounts all have funds in them, and your credit card payments are…
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