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Richard Barrington

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Richard Barrington has over 20 years of experience in the investment management business and has been a financial writer for 15 years. Barrington has appeared on Fox Business News and NPR, and has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, CNBC and many other publications. Prior to beginning his investment career Barrington graduated magna cum laude from St. John Fisher College with a BA in Communications in 1983. In 1991, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the Association of Investment Management and Research (now the "CFA Institute").

7 Steps to Prepare For the Debt Settlement Process
7 Steps to Prepare For the Debt Settlement Process

December 1, 2024

Know your budget, know your goals, be ready to engage with your creditors. Learn more about getting ready for debt settlement.

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How long does debt relief take
How Long Does Debt Relief Take?

December 1, 2024

All debt relief takes time, but debt settlement generally gets your credit back on track faster than bankruptcy. Learn more here.

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Debt Load
Debt Load and Your Finances

December 19, 2024

Debt load measures how big a burden your debts are becoming so you can plan to keep your payments manageable.

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 How to Be Debt-Free by Retirement
How to Be Debt-Free by Retirement

December 19, 2024

How to retire debt-free: Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?

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Best Ways to Get Debt Relief
Best Ways to Get Debt Relief

December 19, 2024

Help yourself get out of debt with these lifestyle changes and better money management.

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Debt Settlement, Taxes, and Your 2018 Filing
Tax Consequences of Debt Settlement

December 19, 2024

Having debt canceled can result in a tax liability, which you should understand before you pursue cancellation.

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Debt Settlement vs. Debt Consolidation
Debt Settlement vs. Debt Consolidation: Which Is Right for You?

December 19, 2024

Debt consolidation helps you reorganize your debt. Debt settlement is for people who can’t afford their debts.

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5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast
5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast

December 19, 2024

Five steps you can take to get debt-free faster so you can start to enjoy the benefits now and in the future.

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How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief

December 19, 2024

What is student loan debt relief and how to get student loan debt forgiveness.

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Tax Debt Relief
How to Find Tax Debt Relief

December 19, 2024

The IRS offers several types of tax debt relief programs. Options include repayment plans, Offer in Compromise and Fresh Start Program.

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