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Uncredited: I Don't Have a Credit Card, and Maybe You Shouldn't Either
As our nation comes to terms with the possibility of its credit score being downgraded, a reflection on never having credit debt in the first place.
Culture
Debt and Loving It: Young People in Debt Are More Confident
Apparently debt is good for young people's egos. But is this a good thing?
Culture
Would You Give Your Kids a Free Ride to College If You Could Afford To?
A new survey reveals that half of affluent parents won't pay for their kids' college on principle.
Business
How to Accept Credit Card Payments on Your Phone: Just Swipe It
Having trouble getting your friends to pay you back that $20? Well now they can swipe a credit card on you phone. It's handy for small business too.
Education
On Track for $1 Trillion: Student Loan Debt Greater Than Credit Card Debt
For the first time in history Americans owe more on their student loans than on their credit cards. That's going to make growing up hard.
Education
Should Tuition Repayment Be Based on How Successful You Are?
Britain's new approach: You only have to pay for college if you end up being successful. But can it work?
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The Losers' Debt: What Occupy Wall Street Owes to the Tea Party
How the Tea Party's successful fight against help for debt-ridden Americans set the stage for Occupy Wall Street.
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What the U.S. Credit Rating Actually Means—And How to Fix It
Our fractured process and the inability of the two parties to compromise inspired the S&P to throw up its hands.
Business
What a Warm Winter Reveals About Americans' Job Prospects
Hiring seems slow thanks to aberrant weather patterns, but there are good reasons to expect economic growth to continue.
News
The Year in Washington: Key Moments from a Do-Nothing Congress
We look at the action and inaction this year's shamefully combative Congress.
Business
Financial Fitness Task 12: Make a Plan to Pay Off Your Debt #30DaysofGOOD
No one likes debt. Here are three steps to get out of it.
Business
Wealth Club: How to Navigate the Grad School Debt Dance
What you need to know about financing another round of higher education.
News
Be a "Budget Hero" with this Game to Balance the Nation's Books
Think you have the answers? Go ahead and try to balance the budget with this game, we dare you.
News
How the NBA Lockout Is Like the Debt-Ceiling Debate
Both are the result of poor management, and the people at fault aren't likely to be the ones paying the price.
Culture
English Soccer Fans Are Revolting
As England's best soccer teams face crippling debt, its fans have come up with some surprising ways to liven up the game-their own...
Education
Gainful Employment: No Pain, No Gain?
Can the value of a college diploma be quantified? Should it be quantified? Many would argue no on both counts. The benefits of better critical...
