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I Want to Break Up With My Girlfriend (& Her Credit Card Debt)

A man and woman moved in together, and the man took on his girlfriend's debt. Now he wants to break up with her. Can he dump the debt, too?

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Is Your Car Loan Too Expensive?
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Is Your Car Loan Too Expensive?

Borrowers with poor credit may find it easier to get a used car loan these days, but they're paying more for it. How can you tell if you're paying too much?

Christine DiGangi

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.

Bev O'Shea

The Everyday Household Item That Can Keep Your Credit Card Safe
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The Everyday Household Item That Can Keep Your Credit Card Safe

Contactless payment technology makes transactions convenient. It can also leave you vulnerable to ID theft. Luckily, this household item can help you out.

Christine DiGangi

Why Your Job Matters When Buying a Home
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Why Your Job Matters When Buying a Home

Did you just recently get a new job or receive a promotion? You can still get a mortgage, you just have to approach it the right way to seal the deal.

Scott Sheldon

What Happens If I Stop Paying My Mortgage?
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What Happens If I Stop Paying My Mortgage?

Homeowners stop paying their mortgage for a host of reasons. But doing so can inflict serious damage on your credit.

Chris Birk

How Fast Can I Get a Credit Card?
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How Fast Can I Get a Credit Card?

Some applicants need a credit card as soon as possible in order to get access to fast cash to finance an unexpected expense. How fast can you get one?

Jason Steele

How Businesses Can Get Serious About Privacy & Security
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How Businesses Can Get Serious About Privacy & Security

The Target data breach highlighted the critical need for organizations to get serious about privacy and security. Here's how they can do it.

Ann Cavoukian

How to Divide Your House in a Divorce
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How to Divide Your House in a Divorce

Want to buy a home, but you're getting a divorce and still tied to a house that's no longer yours? Here's how to get a mortgage to buy out your ex.

Scott Sheldon

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