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Yes, There Will be a Recession. Here’s How to Prepare.
It’s been more than a decade since the U.S. economy fell into a recession. That’s a long time ago. But I know for many of you, far from forgotten, as the Great Recession that lasted from late 2007 to
Are You Really Making the Grade in Managing Your Finances?
More than 50% of Americans gave themselves a personal finance grade of A or B in a recent survey. I sure hope you are making the grade, but in the same Equifax survey there were some disturbing facts.
40 Million Americans Say They Will Miss a Credit Card Payment. Not You!
A recent survey reports that an estimated 40 million Americans expect to make a mess of their financial life this year by missing a credit card payment.
Don’t Rely on New UltraFICO to Help You
Starting next year, there will be a new FICO credit score that you can opt into. UltraFICO, will take a look at your bank accounts to see your balances, and if you have a good track record of avoi
What You Need To Know About New Alternative FICO Score
For years I have pointed out how ridiculous it is that people who don’t have credit cards, but responsibly pay-as-they-go with debit cards and cash, are put at a severe disadvantage in our financial system.
The Best Moves to Boost Your Credit Score
Having a good credit score isn’t good enough. To land the best loan deals and qualify for the best credit card offers you need to have a seriously great FICO credit score of at least 740. Here’s how to improve your FICO score.
The “Influentials” Who Help Us Save Money
On Wall Street, in Washington and beyond, these folks have a huge impact on our daily lives and futures.
New Exhibition Explores Our Love and Hate of Money
U.S. financial guru Suze Orman has teamed with the producer of the popular Body Worlds exhibits for a new traveling show to look at how we relate to and understand money.
