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When Online Payments Disappear
What to do when your online payment gets lost in cyberspace. read
Can I Get a Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
Some banks may turn you down, but others may offer you a card. You're likely to pay dearly for it, though. read
Retirees Not Worried About Debt
Unpaid bills left by the departed often gobble up an estate. read
Lower Score Borrowers Get Bigger Slice of Credit
More new credit cards went to consumers with less-than-stellar credit scores in the third quarter. read
Is Mortgage Modification For You?
Beware of firms that promise your bank will ease the terms. read
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Money Management Program Offers Help With Finances, Debt
The Massachusetts Money Management Program helps low-income seniors and disabled adults pay their bills and manage debt. read
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Loan of Last Resort
Reverse mortgages can be tremendously positive for borrowers. But you need to fully understand how they work. Watch
4 Ways to Tap Your House for Cash
Home equity is still a tempting target for cash — here are four ways to tap it. read
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Refinance Mortgage — or Not?
Consider not only the advertised interest rate, but also closing costs and credit score. read
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