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Denied for a Loan? What to Do Next & How to Improve Approval Odds

Gettingrejected for a loan can feel like a kick in the teeth. No way around it,rejection is painful. But a loan rejection may be a gift in disguise. All toooften, borrowers get the loan they want and end up wishing they...
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The Lease is Up - Should You Buy the Car?

Your auto lease gives you a right to buy the vehicle for afixed price at the end of the lease. But should you? If you have less thanthree months remaining on a lease, now's the time to decide. So, find yourlease and...
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Basic Steps to Financial Fitness

The way you handle your finances is a personal choice. The decisionsyou make about them change over time and may differ from your friends' or yourparents'. Still, there are some broad guidelines that may help...
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How to: Replace Important Documents

The thought of losing vital records like your passport, or child's birth certificate, can induce a cold sweat on even the calmest folks. Don't worry. If you lose an important document,...
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Don't Fall for Gift Card Scams

Unfortunately, scammers love gift cards and have come up with creative ways to convince you to purchase cards for them. Don't fall for these common gift card scams.
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Six Rules for Managing Credit Card Debt

Did you rack up some credit card debt over the holidays? If youwant to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow six important rules.