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Americans are feeling very secure about their personal finances, according to Bankrate's June 2013 Financial Security Index. More »Short on Savings, Americans Still Feeling Positive

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Your house is foreclosed. Your car is repossessed. Your credit card balance is written off.If you think these events hurt your credit, you’re right. But they can do more than that – they can create a giant ... More »Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Forgiven Debt?