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There are a lot of dirty words in the financial dictionary -- bankruptcy, Black Friday, derivatives, credit default swaps -- to name just a few.Read more ›

If your image of bankruptcy is soup kitchens or the fallout from high-rolling excess, you need to think again.Read more ›

Is personal bankruptcy -- filing Chapter 7 -- the right solution for you?Read more ›

Every year, thousands of Americans file for bankruptcy protection.Read more ›

Both charge cards and credit cards have similar features, including earning rewards and travel perks. There are also several key differences between a charge card and a credit card, such as the ability to carry a balance. Read more

We cringe when credit repair "experts" tell people that they can boost their credit scores by 60 points in 48 hours.Read more ›

A money crisis can occur in the blink of an eye – and most aren’t predictable.Read more ›

Debt tends to get a bad rap – and for good reason: It can be challenging to manage and may even cripple your finances.  But debt can also be a useful financial tool for reaching your goals, as long as you know how to manage it.Read more ›

There's been much talk about our nation's debt level and its burden on future generations.Read more ›

The topic of home foreclosures has become quite a political brouhaha.Read more ›

New college graduates may find themselves in a bind.Read more ›