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Rebecca Lake

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Rebecca Lake has over a decade of experience as a money expert, researching and writing hundreds of articles on retirement, investing, budgeting, banking, loans, saving money, and more. She has been published in over 20 online finance publications, including SoFi, Forbes, Chime, CreditCards.com, Investopedia, SmartAsset, Nerdwallet, Credit Sesame, LendingTree, and more.

Why is my credit score different on different sites
Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?

December 13, 2024

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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Frozen Bank Account
How to Deal with a Frozen Bank Account

December 13, 2024

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

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Pros and cons of personal loans to pay off credit card debt
Pros and Cons of Using a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

December 14, 2024

What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...

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Does paying off credit card help credit score
Does Paying Off Your Credit Cards Help Your Credit Score

December 14, 2024

Paying off credit cards can help your credit scores in the long run. However, there are some situations where credit cards can hurt your scores if you're not careful.

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What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA?

December 14, 2024

Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

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Bill Consolidation
What Is Bill Consolidation?

December 15, 2024

Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.

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Debt Relief Services
What Are Debt Relief Services?

December 15, 2024

You may seek debt-relief services when you need help with debt. Companies that provide such services work with your creditors on your behalf to reduce...

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes

December 16, 2024

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

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Credit card debt forgiveness for disabled
Credit Card Debt Forgiveness For Disabled: Does It Exist?

December 16, 2024

There are no federal credit card debt forgiveness programs for people with disabilities. Creditors can sue you for unpaid debt. Still, they may be unable to collect on the judgment.

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