Christopher Maag

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Contributing writer for Credit.com, Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics.

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Absurd Medical Bill: Pay or Ignore?
The pinky finger was sprained and pointing backwards. Now Blake f... read more

July 24, 2012

Managing Debt

Help! My Dad’s Credit Card Is Hurting My Credit Score
Sam is a busy New Yorker who’s savvy about his credit. A re... read more

July 17, 2012

Credit Cards

Foreclosure Aftershock: Paying the IRS
Christine, a Credit.com reader, thought that after losing her hom... read more

July 11, 2012

Mortgages

Harassed About a Debt You Don’t Owe? 5 Ways to Fight Back
Like many people these days, Credit.com reader E.D. is receiving ... read more

July 10, 2012

Managing Debt

Considering Bankruptcy? 4 Ways to Rebuild Your Credit
Deanna German’s slide into bankruptcy was gradual. First sh... read more

July 9, 2012

Managing Debt

Short Sale or Foreclose? Either Way, You Lose.
Five years into the housing crisis, many Americans are still sadd... read more

July 2, 2012

Mortgages