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What Being an "Authorized User" Does to Your Credit Score
credit & debt An adult child's credit score may dip–or even rise–after he or she is removed as an authorized user of a parent's credit card.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Equifax Settlement: Should You Take the Money?
credit & debt Contributing editor Lisa Gerstner discusses the Equifax data-breach settlement and the recent Capital One breach. Also, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey offer up strategies for hosting and shopping yard sales.
By Sandra Block Published
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Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud
credit & debt Be proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block Published
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
Financial Planning In your 30s? You've gotten your financial feet under you. Time to thrive — and plan for the future.
By Stacy Rapacon Published
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Why Your Credit Score May Drop When You Shop for a New Phone Plan
credit & debt Wireless carriers often use a scoring system that differs from the traditional credit score when it reviews new mobile customers.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Credit Report Error? They All Matter
credit & debt Don't dismiss a minor error. It could be the sign of something more serious.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Credit Freezes Aren't Foolproof
credit & debt Why you should still be periodically checking all three credit reports.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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15 Steps to a Prosperous New Year
Financial Planning
By Kimberly Lankford Published
Financial Planning