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Higher Ed Overhaul: Sell the Buildings, Lease the Land!

Higher Ed Overhaul: Sell the Buildings, Lease the Land!

Why Isn't My Mortgage on My Credit Report?

The student loan crisis deserves all the attention it has attracted — and more — especially if we’re serious about …

Consumers Cut Debt Again

Many consumers have made significant efforts to get their finances back on track in the last few years, and that …

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Are Cell Phones Causing ID Theft Problems?

All consumers are at risk for identity theft every year, often without knowing it, but now it seems that many details of …

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First Thing To Do Before Paying Student Loans

Remember that first week of college or university, when you wondered how you’d ever make it through? If you’re like …

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8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR

Securing a mortgage today requires careful consideration of all the figures associated with the transaction. The biggest figures most homebuyers …

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What You Need to Know About Being a Landlord

It’s a good time to be an aspiring property baron.
Mortgage rates are still hovering near record lows. And, for most …

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How to Pick an IRA That's Right for You

One of the most common questions I hear from clients is whether they should invest in a traditional IRA or …

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4 Steps to Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans

Student loan debt is a huge problem these days. The total amount of U.S. student loan debt has reached about …

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A judgment can suck the life out of your credit scores for years and make it difficult, if not impossible, …

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New Grads: Need a Job? Move!

Though many Americans are struggling financially even years after the end of the recent recession, one group that may be …

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On Victory Drive, Soldiers Defeated by Debt

Seven years after Congress banned payday-loan companies from charging exorbitant interest rates to service members, many of the nation’s military …

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