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Consumers have more access to their credit scores than ever, allowing them to make informed financial decisions. But these scores can be confusing because there's no guarantee the score a consumer looks at is the same one a lender will use.

Cutting through credit score confusion after Experian fine

What consumers need to know about credit scores, and when and how to use them.

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Starting a business is difficult at any age, but being older than 50 creates specific constraints to consider. Older entrepreneurs have fewer productive years ahead to make up for the lean times.

Clock ticks louder for older aspiring entrepreneurs
Starting a business is difficult at any age, but being over 50 creates specific constraints.

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If you've been rejected, don't lose hope.

So your college application was rejected – now what?
7 tips for dealing with college rejection

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73% of consumers had outstanding debt when they were reported as dead, according to December 2016 data provided to Credit.com by credit bureau Experian. One way to make sure debt doesn't make a mess of your estate is to stay out of it.

Americans are dying with an average of $62K of debt
You're probably going to die with some debt to your name. Most people do.

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Working, typing, computer, work, business.

3 cover letter details that really don't matter
You're probably overthinking it.

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A model home is open for potential buyers in a housing development in Zelienople, Pa.

Average 30-year mortgage rate falls back to 4.23%
Long-term mortgage rates slid this week from their highest levels of 2017.

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Hiring your child to work for your small business is easy to do and completely legal if you follow certain guidelines, and it can have tax and estate planning advantages to both you and your children. But it can also have negative consequences.

Trump does it. How you can hire your child legally
There are reasons why hiring your children can be a smart move. It can get a child started in a profession. It can keep the money within the family. You can deduct it as a business expense.

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How to legally hire your kids
If you're hoping to help your kids learn a thing or two about the family business, know there are guidelines out there to help you make sure you're on the up and up. Veuer's Amanda Kabbabe (@kabbaber) has more.

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Medical expenses can take a big bite out of your wallet. A couple of special accounts, however, are good remedies for both your doctor and tax bills.

What to know about FSAs, HSAs and taxes
Medical expenses can take a big bite out of your wallet. A couple of special accounts, however, are good remedies for both your doctor and tax bills.

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Even in the wake of a bank-industry black eye, customer satisfaction with financial institutions has reached record highs.

10 years later, have consumers forgiven banks?
Even in the wake of a bank-industry black eye, customer satisfaction with financial institutions has reached record highs.