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Should you hold off on saving until your nonmortgage debt is paid off?

Simple math suggests it’s better to get rid of debt before saving for retirement or an emergency fund. After all, if the savings rate is 1 percent and you have credit card debt at 14 percent interest, money is better spent paying down debt quickly. Read the full story

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WASHINGTON – Consumers slashed their borrowing in July by the largest amount on record as job losses and uncertainty about the economic recovery prompted Americans to rein in their debt.
Economists expect consumers will continue to spend less, save more and trim debt to get household finances decimated by the recession into better shape. However, such action is a recipe for a lethargic revival, as consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. Read the full story

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Have you ever heard the phrase that some debt is better than others? While this may not make sense at all, and it is hard to believe, this is a true statement. The fact of the matter is that there is a big difference between good and bad debt. Do you know the difference? If not, you are not alone. Read the full story

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