Have you heard of student loans, credit card companies or other lenders “forgiving” or “cancelling” debt consumers owe to them? Sounds great,...
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by baklau | Financial Goals, Financial Records, Taxes
Lending money to family members probably dates back to the invention of money. Tax problems can arise when you first lend money, as you’re...
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Avoid hurting your credit score by avoiding these mistakes! Don’t Miss a Bill Payment – Missing or skipping a payment on a credit card or loan...
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by baklau | Financial Goals, Financial Records
Not protecting your social security number can make you an easy target for identity thefts, allowing them to rob your current accounts and to...
READ MOREHow Long Do You Really Need to Keep Your Tax Records?
by baklau | Financial Records, Taxes
It is not necessary to save every bill, receipt and statement forever. However, some items do need to be kept longer than others. Consider...
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