A college degree is essential these days if you want a good job. Also essential: Making sure you're getting the best bang for your education buck.
More banks are paying you to open accounts, but 'free' money has a cost.
A wedding is probably the clearest example of something you could be making payments on long after the fun is over.
New report details how large banks finance the payday loan industry.
A credit score of 500 will get you a car loan, but a score of 720 will get you a much better rate.
How many days do you have to work each month to pay for your fixed obligations?
Lenders trying to collect billions of dollars in home equity loans face major obstacles. The battle rages: Is it right or wrong for borrowers to bail?
The IRS stops aiding and abetting tax preparers in making high-interest loans to those who can least afford them.
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