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Checking your credit could increase your score

There are a lot of numbers that are important in life, but none quite as influential as your credit score. Having a high credit rating can give you better interest rates on credit cards, car loans and even your mortgage. On the opposite side, a poor credit rating can make many aspects of living difficult. It's important to check your credit score to learn where you stand. Here's how.

Can doing your own taxes really be this easy?

With the new year underway, you know one thing looms on the calendar that no one can avoid: tax day.

Are your debt problems making you sick?

While the financial implications of debt are clear every month as bill after bill arrives in your mailbox, one often overlooked area is the psychological effect that your mounting debt can have.