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Hiring an appraiser to value an estate
Before you dump Grandma’s old desk in a garage sale, find out what it’s worth.
5 min read May 02, 2014 -
Win big by playing scratch-offs?
I bought a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket every day for a month. Here’s how my experiment fared.
3 min read Mar 13, 2014 -
Loan co-signer worried about credit rating
If you co-signed a loan, here’s how to check whether your credit has been damaged.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
Building credit after a car repossession
A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
5 ways to stay safe when selling online
Whether meeting in person or simply shipping, keep yourself and your money safe.
5 min read Jan 16, 2014 -
10 cities with the highest utility bills
The heat is on! You’d be sweating it out if you had to pay utility bills in these cities.
Jan 14, 2014 -
When to cut the financial cord on your kids
Is your adult child still financially dependent on you? Time for tough love?
4 min read Dec 12, 2013 -
Focus for many consumers? Just paying bills
Just getting by, not getting ahead? You’re not alone, a Bankrate poll finds.
3 min read Nov 25, 2013 -
Don’t hurt co-signer’s credit by filing bankruptcy on car loan
Someone was nice enough to co-sign on your car loan. Don’t burn them by filing bankruptcy.
3 min read Nov 12, 2013 -
Financial planning tips for single parents
Careful planning is important when you’re running the household alone.
7 min read Nov 07, 2013