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Opinion: All Student Loans Should Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

Students in financial trouble deserve a break.

For many of you, student loans were a necessary evil that have remained a thorn…

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4 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the Holidays

Think before you shop. No, really, we insist

The holiday season is here. Before you whip out that eggnog and gear up for…

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POLL: Payroll Debit Card or Paper Check?

Some employers are giving employees another option for getting paid: paper check or debit card. Is this a good idea or a terrible mistake?

More companies are offering their employees the option to receive their salary via payroll debit…

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How to Get a Free TV

An informed consumer is an empowered consumer

Many of us cringe at the thought of making the dreaded phone call to a…

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Don't buy a product that doesn't meet your needs “It looks like a lot of the e-readers advertised on Black Friday sales are pretty good deals,” says Bradford. It is rumored that the Barnes and Noble Nook, which is usually $150 will be $99 just for Black Friday at Best Buy. “The only caveat is that it has WiFi and not 3G,” says Bradford. 3G is better because you can get an internet connection anywhere there is a cell phone signal, regardless of whether or not there is a WiFi signal. Also, the Nook gets free access to 3G and WiFi on AT&T’s network. “If WiFi is fine with you then that is a really good deal, says Bradford. “Most people aren’t going to need to download a book while standing out on a street corner.” But if downloading a book on the fly is your thing then you might want to spend more for 3G. Leading up to Black Friday stay informed about new models that are soon to be released. A lot of brands will be releasing newer models towards the end of this year and the beginning of the next year. If having the latest product is important to you, don’t buy an older version just because it is on sale.

SLIDESHOW: What to Look for When Buying Electronics on Black Friday

Make your list and check it twice. We tell you what to look for when hitting the store

Planning to purchase a laptop or other electronic on Black Friday, but not sure if…

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Traveling? Know Your Rights When it Comes to Pat-Downs and Body Scanners

Know what should and should not happen at airport check points

The reality of terrorism in the United States has resulted in tighter airport security procedures.…

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7 Ways to Profit on Small Business Saturday

Follow this action plan for entrepreneurs who want to rack up big sales on Nov. 27

Tips that will help small business owners hear the cash register, paypal or online shopping…

By Melinda F. Emerson

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How Not to Go Broke on Black Friday

For the best deals, planning is key

Though Black Friday is all about getting the most bang for your short buck, there…

By Renita Burns

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Is Your Spouse Guilty of Financial Infidelity?

Take this quiz and find out

Financial infidelity is one of the top reasons for divorce. Many couples lie about their…

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Chase Waives Foreign Transaction Fees

Planning a trip overseas? You might want to take one of these cards with you

If you have a specialty credit card with Chase and you’re a frequent overseas traveler,…

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