Richard Barrington
Contributing Author
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").
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If your home equity looks like a good way to refinance your student loan debt, here’s what to know first.
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January 22, 2026
Yes; the U.S. entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.
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January 22, 2026
When savings are not enough, debt can help fund the expenses of life. But debt is not always the right solution. Learn more about using household debt effectively.
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January 24, 2026
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Learn about your options—from legal defenses to debt relief—if you’re facing a credit card lawsuit.
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Yes, you can settle credit card debt after being served—find out how.
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January 26, 2026
All debt relief takes time, but debt settlement could get your credit back on track faster than bankruptcy. Learn more here.
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January 27, 2026
Debt relief is an emotional journey with highs and lows, but can be ultimately very rewarding
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