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Richard Barrington

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Richard Barrington has over 20 years of experience in the investment management business and has been a financial writer for 15 years. Barrington has appeared on Fox Business News and NPR, and has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, CNBC and many other publications. Prior to beginning his investment career Barrington graduated magna cum laude from St. John Fisher College with a BA in Communications in 1983. In 1991, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the Association of Investment Management and Research (now the "CFA Institute").

Debt Consolidation
How Does Debt Consolidation Work?

August 1, 2022

Learn how debt consolidation works and if it's the right debt solution for you.

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COVID Credit Card Debt Relief: Who Offers It?
COVID Credit Card Debt Relief: Who Offers It?

March 21, 2022

How to get COVID debt relief for credit card debt. While there is no formal government-backed COVID credit card debt forgiveness program, many financial institutions and loan servicers are working with customers impacted by COVID.

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Sued for Credit Card Debt
Sued for credit card debt: Learn the steps to protect yourself

February 7, 2023

Even when they sue, credit card companies often settle for much less than what they’re owed so the right strategy can save you a lot of money.

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How long does debt relief take
How Long Does Debt Relief Take?

March 7, 2023

All debt relief takes time, but debt settlement generally gets your credit back on track faster than bankruptcy. Learn more here.

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7 Steps to Prepare For the Debt Settlement Process
7 Steps to Prepare For the Debt Settlement Process

June 24, 2024

Know your budget, know your goals, be ready to engage with your creditors. Learn more about getting ready for debt settlement.

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How to avoid common pitfalls in debt settlement
How to avoid common pitfalls in debt settlement

June 24, 2024

Learn how to avoid pitfalls and get your finances back on track with debt settlement.

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What's it like to go through debt relief?
What’s it Like to Go Through Debt Relief?

June 18, 2024

Debt relief is an emotional journey with highs and lows, but can be ultimately very rewarding

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Is Debt Settlement Worth It?
Is Debt Settlement Worth It?

June 17, 2024

Debt settlement has both costs and benefits. We'll walk you through the strategy that could eliminate some of your debt.

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Financial Emergency
What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One

March 8, 2023

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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