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What You Can Do About Medical Debt
Budgeting Millions of Americans are awash in debt from medical care. If you’re one of them, we have your options, whether the bills are new or a collector is calling.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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How to Fix Your Credit Reports
Coronavirus and Your Money Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights
Coronavirus and Your Money There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
banking We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Battle the Credit Bureaus ... and Win
credit & debt Whether you’re contesting an error or combating fraud, use our guide to give yourself the best shot at success.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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What Student Loan Borrowers Must Know About the Navient Lawsuit
college If you think you've been affected, you may have some recourse.
By Thomas H. Blanton Published
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Is the Wells Fargo Controversy Damaging Your Credit Score?
credit & debt Here's how to check all recent accounts opened in your name, plus your credit reports.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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6 Things You Must Know About Unpaid Bills
credit & debt If debt collectors hound you over a forgotten bill, here’s what to do.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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Some Capital One Customers Getting a Refund
credit & debt Here's what credit cardholders need to know about the money they will receive as a result of an enforcement action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against Capital One.
By Cameron Huddleston Published
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