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Rising tuitions leave students deeper in debt

11:22:42 | 19/04/2011 - Source: WCAX-TV Burlington

It's been called the anti-dowry. Student loan debt has officially passed credit card debt nationwide.

The Anti-Dowry

07:08:09 | 19/04/2011 - Source: The New York Times

The burden of student debt which delays graduates from buying property, founding businesses, or starting families.

United Way Helps Local Families Claim Tax Credit

02:58:31 | 19/04/2011 - Source: KMEG

Almost $900,000 is coming back to Siouxland thanks to the United Way. The agency has been working with families in Siouxland to help them claim their earned income tax credit.

Buried in student loans? Here's how to pay them off

01:58:41 | 19/04/2011 - Source: WAGM-TV Presque Isle

Student loan debt surpasses credit card debt for the first time and is likely to top a trillion dollars this year For the first time, student loan debt has outpaced credit card debt in this country.

United States: Cost-Benefit Consideration in Regulating Debt Protection Products - Jones Day

21:49:45 | 18/04/2011 - Source: Mondaq.Com

The U.S Government Accountability Office recently issued a report entitled "Consumer Costs for Debt Protection Products Can Be Substantial Relative to Benefits but Are Not a Focus of Regulatory Oversight" , which analyzed the regulation of debt protection products.

Be prepared to get the most out of retirement

17:45:18 | 18/04/2011 - Source: The Victoria Star

As you prepare to enter retirement, there are steps you should consider to help make the transition a financially successful one.

Personal Finance: 5 mid-career money myths that can trip you up

09:40:44 | 18/04/2011 - Source: RGJ.com

Managing money doesn't get easier with age. Workers often hit their peak earning years only to be pulled in several directions.

Australians struggle with household costs

05:35:57 | 18/04/2011 - Source: NEWS.com.au

THE rising cost of essentials such as health care, utilities and fuel means more households are struggling to keep on top of their bills, a financial survey says.

Don't delay, evaluate your debt

01:36:21 | 18/04/2011 - Source: Pocono Record

In uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever to be efficient with your finances and focus on those things you can control.

Handling Spiritual Debt

21:36:44 | 17/04/2011 - Source: Patch.com

Debt is a serious issue. So serious our government almost shut-down debating how much or how little debt we can handle.

Be wary with credit counseling groups

17:27:05 | 17/04/2011 - Source: The News Tribune

Is it OK to use consumer credit counseling organizations to help me get out of debt? Do they have any downsides? C.R., Indianapolis Be careful with such outfits, as some can rip you off.

Drowning in debt: N.C. leads continental U.S. in credit card borrowing

13:27:35 | 17/04/2011 - Source: The Star Online

Emily Lail juggles being a full-time Gardner-Webb University student with a part-time job.

Resist the urge to splurge that tax refund

09:17:55 | 17/04/2011 - Source: Times-Picayune

I'm getting a refund this year. Can you offer suggestions of where to best apply the money? Tax season is here.

Michelle Singletary | Bad credit card habits could make a comeback

05:08:20 | 17/04/2011 - Source: The Courier-Journal

TransUnion, one of the nation's major credit bureaus, issued what on the surface should have been welcome news about the delinquency rate of credit users.

ND High School Students Learn Budgeting Lesson

00:58:48 | 17/04/2011 - Source: KMOT-TV Minot

Many Americans struggle with debt, in fact, the average household with credit card debt owes almost $15,000 on it.