More Boomers Use Credit Cards as Safety Net

In times of economic hardship, people turn to family, friends — and credit cards. What’s disturbing is that baby boomers are particularly likely to turn to plastic, a study has found

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Which Debt Should I Tackle with My Tax Refund?

She knows she’s getting a tax refund. The question is, what should she do with it? Wipe out the car loan? Top off the depleted emergency fund? Erica Sandberg helps her decide

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Can My Card Get Me Into the Airport Lounge?

In these days of crowded airports and travel delays, lounge access can help you travel in comfort. The right credit card can help you get it — but there are costs

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Is My Debt Repayment Plan Too Ambitious?

She set an ambitious goal to be debt free by April. What she didn’t consider was whether she could afford the huge debt repayments necessary to reach that goal

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Experts Sound Off On Money and Dating

We asked money and relationship experts about how to spot financial red flags when dating — and when to introduce the topic of money into a budding romance

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