Family Finance

CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT

Credit vs. Debit

Which card to use? A combination of both is the best one-two punch.

REAL ESTATE

A Challenge for Borrowers

Tighter lending standards imposed by banks are thwarting even low-risk home loans.

COLLEGE

Best Values in Public Colleges

Our top 100 schools still deliver strong academics at affordable prices despite widespread budget cuts.

COMMUNITY

"I last used my credit cards in May and my life has become much more solid and financially serene. Clarity has returned in a big way, which is a real plus in this economy." – Peach

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VIDEO

Protecting Your Credit Score

Here are the steps to help you maintain a good score, which affects your ability to get a loan.

QUIZ

Should You Buy a Home?

Take our ten-question quiz to find out if you're ready to make this commitment.

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Debit Versus Credit Cards for Kids

Janet Bodnar

Teens usually don't have the maturity to handle credit wisely.

Credit & Money Management

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FAQs on the New Credit Card Rules

Here's what the consumer-friendly rules mandated by the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act mean for you.

Tools

What Will It Take to Pay off My Balance?

Find out how long it will take to wipe out your credit-card debt.

Household Budget Worksheet

Get on top of your monthly living costs finding out how much you actually spend.

College & Family

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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans

Here are our recommendations for the top plans and whether you should stick with your state's plan.

Quizzes

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