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Farnoosh Torabi

Your Card Gets Canceled. What Happens to Your Score?

Previously on NBC’s Today Show, I received a viewer question regarding her credit score. It was a bit of a …

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A Groupon AmEx? Research Says It's a No Brainer.

Are you a Groupon groupie? You may be a perfect candidate for a Groupon-branded credit card. While such a product …

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From Kindergarten to College: Financial Literacy For All Ages

More Americans are defaulting on their student loans, according to the Department of Education. The two-year cohort default rate on federal …

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Applying for Cable? Expect a Credit Check

We know that lenders check our credit to determine our eligibility for loans and our interest rates on loan products. …

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To Save or Pay Off Debt? Do Both.

Should I save or pay down debt? It’s not easy to decide, but for better or for worse, managing your …

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Pay College With Your 401(k)? Think Again.

To say college is expensive is an understatement. The average cost of tuition at a private four-year college averages about …

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Save Money with Good Grades

The government may be scrapping its incentives program that rewarded graduate students with a reduced interest when they paid their …

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Regions Bank LifeGreen Checking for Students

Between attending classes, joining clubs and pledging fraternities and sororities, college students across the country are wondering, “Hmm. Where …

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Which Students Are Debt Free?

Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Finaid.org and Fastweb.com describes the average profile of college students graduating with zero debt.

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Paying For College With a HELOC?

I was surprised to learn how – in this economy – one parent is planning to finance her son’s college tuition with a home equity line of credit. Is this a smart idea?

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Farnoosh Torabi – Personal Finance Contributor, Farnoosh is a nationally recognized author, expert and television host. Her first book, You're So Money, is an acclaimed tell-all for young adults searching for financial independence. Her new book Psych Yourself Rich, gives readers the mindset and discipline to build their financial life. Reach Farnoosh at creditexperts@credit.com.

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