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This article discusses 25 prepaid debit card fees and how much you can expect to pay in fees with certain prepaid cards.

In 2020, there are many credit card options to choose from. In this article, I review the benefits and options of the Chase Freedom Unlimited Card. Is this card a viable Cash Back Rewards card in early 2020?

What are balance transfers? How can they help you save money? All of your questions on balance transfer credit cards will be answered in this informative article.

Here, you'll find a step-by-step guide to paying off the debt you can and bringing your credit score up 200 points over the course of a year.

SoFi is a private financing company that offers student and personal loans to qualified applicants. Here's my experience getting a loan from them.

Some think the cost of college is escalating far out of proportion to its value. Though college education isn't yet a bubble by traditional measures, it's worth thinking about it that way.

You can take steps to keep your credit score high. Your credit score or credit rating is weighed when you want to borrow money to make a major purchase such as buying a car, taking a mortgage, or applying for a credit card. It is your financial responsibility to keep an eye on your credit score.

Here's how to improve and fix your credit rating quickly.

Predatory lending—unfair, deceptive or misleading practices in the origination of loans—can set traps for you when you buy a house or car, or need emergency cash.

A reverse mortgage may be more expensive and riskier than other alternatives.

Is a credit card a convenient tool, or is it an expensive way to borrow that can saddle you with serious debt? This article looks at the pros and cons.

In this article, I take a look at the Chase Freedom rewards credit card as a way of accumulating rewards. This is a beginner credit card that has been around for a few years.

You've been sued for a credit card debt! The purpose of this article is to help consumers determine if a lawsuit has been filed by an original creditor (the credit card bank with which you opened an account) or a debt buyer (a company who purchases defaulted accounts).

Find out how consolidating your student loans can save you thousands of dollars. If you have just finished college and you have student loans, reading this article could be beneficial.

This article will explain the different types of loans available for senior citizens.

Pawn shops and how they work--why you won't get top dollar for your items.