Jean Chatzky: Reduce Your Debt Before Interest Rates Soar

If you are sitting on a lot of debt, you need to take action quickly. Personal Finance expert Jean Chatzky explains that interest rates will rise so it’s important that you take steps now. In this video, Chatzky explains how to get started and discusses some great sites that might be of help.

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Jean Chatzky: Reduce Your Debt Before Interest Rates Soar originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:10:00.

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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring


While the number of incidents of identity theft has dropped, the cost to get your identity back is rising. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky explains who is after your identity (it could be someone you know) and gives great advice on steps you must take now to protect yourself.

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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00.

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Prepaid Cards for Teens: Tool or Trap?

Prepaid credit cards are marketed as a great tool for training teens about credit. But critics point to a long list of steep fees and penalties. That leaves parents to figure out if the credit lessons are worth the money. Here’…