When helping someone else hurts your credit future

Manyof us act financially savvy. Keeping track of our spending, diligently manage the EMIs, pay the credit card bills on time ...
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Credit scores are sinking, and one group is hurting most

America's credit scores are slipping, and the pullback is the sharpest in more than a decade. Behind that national slide, one ...

Is a Debt Consolidation Loan a Good Idea? Pros and Cons

There are potential benefits and downsides to debt consolidation.

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate Most people need time to process things when a family member dies.

After my divorce I was left with a truck that’s more than $7K underwater. Here are the smartest ways to handle the debt and protect your finances

This option works best if you can cover the $7,000 gap and switch to a lower-cost vehicle. If you have the savings to wipe ...