Bev O'Shea

Bev O'Shea

Bev O'Shea lives and works in the foothills of the Appalachians. A former editor of MSN's Smart Spending blog, she's a fan of sunsets, college football and free shipping.

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What to Do When Your Credit Card Goes Missing
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What to Do When Your Credit Card Goes Missing

If you can't find your credit card, don't panic. There are couple of steps you can take to find your card. Keep reading to learn more.

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3 Ways to Say 'No' When Your Adult Kid Asks for Money
Personal Finance

3 Ways to Say 'No' When Your Adult Kid Asks for Money

If can be hard to tell your adult kids 'no' when it comes to money, but there are ways to minimize any hurt feelings.

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Can a Debt Collector Come After Me for a Business Debt?
Business Credit

Can a Debt Collector Come After Me for a Business Debt?

Your personal assets could be on the hook for your business debt.

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My Spouse Has Dementia & I Can't Cancel His Credit Card
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My Spouse Has Dementia & I Can't Cancel His Credit Card

A reader asked us about canceling a credit card belonging to her husband, who has dementia. Here are the steps she needed to take.

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Why Is My Spouse's Credit Score Higher Than Mine?
Credit Score

Why Is My Spouse's Credit Score Higher Than Mine?

My husband and I refinanced a mortgage recently, and we looked at were our credit scores. Mine were lower. Every single one was lower. How did this happen?

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Can You Finance a New iPad?
Personal Finance

Can You Finance a New iPad?

If shop the Apple website or Apple store, you'll see them: offers to finance a new iPad at 0% interest, for six, 12 or 18 months. Should you go for it?

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