When it comes to credit cards and loans, we are faced with a plethora of information which is why it is so important that we first take the time to educate ourselves and understand these terms and ...

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One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...

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Several different strategies can help you get out of credit card debt — from payoff plans like the avalanche and snowball methods to consolidation products like balance transfer credit cards and ...

Dori Zinn has been a personal finance journalist for more than a decade. Aside from her work for Forbes, her bylines have appeared on CNET, Yahoo! Finance, New York Times, Quartz, Inc. and more. She ...