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Will Debt Collectors Call My Family Over Delinquent Payday Loan?
Dear Penny, I’m on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and my car broke down. I needed extra money to pay my…
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Should You Get a Second Credit Card? 4 Things to Consider
Consumers opened 233 million new credit card accounts in the second quarter of 2022 — the highest seen since 2008,…
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Is My Wife Lying About Her $100K Inheritance?
Dear Penny, When my mother-in-law passed away, my wife received $100,000, which she deposited in a credit union under her…
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7 Ways to Get College Application Fees Waived or Reduced
When snapping back-to-school pics this year, I confess to shedding a tear. And not only because I was feeling sentimental.…
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Can I Avoid Default Risk if I Co-Sign My Daughter’s Mortgage?
Dear Penny, We have a 47-year-old daughter with a just-settled divorce. She is a teacher, but she’s not working full…
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The 6 Best Walking Shoes for All Conditions from $65 to $110
Unlike more extreme sports, we don’t always consider the toll regular long walks can have on our bodies. That is,…
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5 Mistakes That Can Leave You Broke
The stock market has had a tumultuous few years. When the market tanked at the beginning of the pandemic in…
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If You Get Student Loan Forgiveness, Will You Owe Taxes?
If you’re among the millions of Americans who are eligible for the sweeping student loan forgiveness, your relief may be…
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Why Can’t I Claim My Dead Husband’s Social Security?
Dear Penny, Â My husband passed away two years ago. This year, I turned 60 and was under the impression I…
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What Is a Medicare Savings Program and How Do You Apply?
Medicare isn’t cheap and it doesn’t cover all your health care costs. The standard Part B premium — which pays…
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