You took vows: For better or for worse, in good times and in bad. Naturally, you’ll experience these ups and downs throughout the course of your marriage or partnership. For most couples, it’s their finances that cause significant tension and heartache. …
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, as the song goes, but they can feel like your worst enemy if you’re hoping to afford an engagement ring. …
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Perhaps multitalented entertainer Justin Timberlake — the star of the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl — worried at one time about credit card debt. It’s really doubtful that he does today. …
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If you’re suffocating under a mountain of debt, you might be wondering if consolidating debt could help your situation. Indeed, debt consolidation can be a great way to cut your interest expenses and reduce the number of bills you’re paying. It can also help you create a roadmap to get out of debt. But is a personal loan or balance transfer credit card better for debt consolidation? …
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Many people turn to personal loans when they need a fresh injection of cash. Such loans can be used to fund a home repair, or to pay off credit card debt. But it is easy to fall behind on personal loan payments. And if that happens, you might end up in a tough spot, says Michael Bovee, founder of Consumer Recovery Network, an organization that helps people manage their debt. …
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Thanks to a new credit card, you soon will be able to collect rewards for indulging in your Starbucks caffeine fix. But given the interest rates and fees on the new Starbucks credit card, you could be left trying to fix your beaten-up credit. …
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Trying to raise your credit score in a hurry is tricky. It can often take weeks or months for something to affect your score, which makes it a “hurry up and wait” type of situation. …