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How Borrowing More Raises Your Credit Score

August 22, 2016

While the precise credit scoring formula is a trade secret, FICO says that 65% of the score comes from how much you owe and your payment history. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

6 Places You’re Paying More In Fees Than You Have To

March 28, 2016

Those pesky fees lurking everywhere — on your credit card statement, in your 401(k) — and can sneak up on even the most careful spender. For some places to scour for fees and bid them a fond farewell, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

The 10 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money

March 21, 2016

Recognizing the most common money lies is one key to moving toward a more honest — and profitable — future. For some of the biggest lies we tell ourselves, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Knock-Knock: The Delivery Scam That May Be Coming To Your Front Door This Holiday Season

December 14, 2015

Many scams crop up during the holidays, and scammers are putting a new and brazen spin on the skimming scheme. For consumer advice from the Better Business Bureau for this holiday season, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

40 Ways To Save Money Over The Holidays

November 16, 2015

Rather than start the 2016 off on a low, find out how you can trim the fat off your holiday spending. with 40 tips from experts for saving money this holiday season. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Warren Buffett’s 14 Best Tips For The Class Of 2015

June 8, 2015

Advice from Warren Buffett could prove particularly valuable and help graduates get a sense of where they should be going and how fast they can get there. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR 14 OF THE BEST PIECES OF ADVICE HE HAS GIVEN TO TO STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE

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