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Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.

Escaping the Debt Trap

By taking a careful look at the information and guidance provided this week, you'll be in the best possible position to avoid getting snared.
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How Debt Can Become a Trap

An introduction to this week's theme of Escaping the Debt Trap.

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How Credit Cards Can Become a Debt Trap

Advice for minimizing the odds of credit card debt trap happening to you - and tips on how to keep your credit score healthy.

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Understanding Underwater Mortgages

Being underwater on a mortgage means a home is worth less than its mortgage balance.

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Can Student Loans Become a Debt Trap?

Student loans can be a useful tool for paying for education, but they can also become a debt trap when borrowers take on more than they can realistically repay or do not understand...

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Is Bankruptcy a Solution to Debt Trap Trouble?

If done properly, bankruptcy protection can go a long way toward rehabilitating your credit score -- and improving your overall financial health.

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High-Interest Loans and Other Alternative Services

By considering the options outlined here, borrowers can eventually move on from subprime lending, improving their long-term financial prospects in the process.

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What are Financial Norms?

To find out what's normal, it helps to look at what others around you are saying and at what statistics say. What's right for one person, might not be right for another.

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Understanding Financial Norms

When it comes to managing your money, figure out what works for you without worrying too much about others.

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How People Spend Their Money

National spending averages can be interesting, but the real goal is to build a spending plan that fits your life instead...

How Much Do People Have In Savings?

Savings benchmarks can be useful, but the more important question is whether you are building enough cushion to handle...

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A Look at Average Credit Scores

Average credit scores can give you useful perspective, but what matters most is understanding how credit works and...

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National Debt: Who Owes What?

Debt is common, but the more important question is not whether you have debt - it is whether your debt is manageable...

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Income Differences Across the Country

Income comparisons can be useful, but they make a lot more sense when you account for cost of living, household size...

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