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Medical Credit Cards Drive Up Cost of Care, Says CFPB
CFPB says medical credit cards are driving up the cost of care with more than $1 billion accrued in deferred interest.
By Tom Higgins • Published
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Equifax Introduces New Commercial Credit Score To Help Small Businesses
The OneScore for Commercial credit score from Equifax opens up more credit opportunities for small businesses.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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Best 0% APR Credit Cards May 2023
Kiplinger's guide to the best 0% APR credit cards. Pay no interest on large purchases for up to 21 months.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards of May 2023
Balance transfer credit cards have the power to drastically cut your payments with 0% APR. But there’s a cost, and rules to follow.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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How to Prioritize Paying off Student Loans
There are several factors to consider to decide if you should prioritize paying off your student loans.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA • Published
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How Long it Actually Takes to Pay Off Student Loans
How long does it actually take to pay off student loans? For many, it takes as long as two decades.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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What is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen Kennedy • Last updated
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New Way To See Free Credit Scores From FICO
FICO announced a new way you can now sign up for free credit scores.
By Ellen Kennedy • Published
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Tap Home Equity for Retirement Income
If you're looking for extra retirement income, it's worth checking close to home. We look at four ways to use your home equity as a source of regular income.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Last updated