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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 Settlement vs. Debt Consolidation
Debt Settlement vs. Debt Consolidation: Which Is Right for You?

May 31, 2024

Debt consolidation helps you reorganize your debt. Debt settlement is for people who can’t afford their debts.

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Debt Load
Debt Load and Your Finances

July 30, 2023

Debt load measures how big a burden your debts are becoming so you can plan to keep your payments manageable.

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Debt Settlement, Taxes, and Your 2018 Filing
Tax Consequences of Debt Settlement

July 30, 2023

Having debt canceled can result in a tax liability, which you should understand before you pursue cancellation.

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Tax Debt Relief
How to Find Tax Debt Relief

August 21, 2022

The IRS offers several types of tax debt relief programs. Options include repayment plans, Offer in Compromise and Fresh Start Program.

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How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief

April 13, 2022

What is student loan debt relief and how to get student loan debt forgiveness.

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 How to Be Debt-Free by Retirement
How to Be Debt-Free by Retirement

March 13, 2022

How to retire debt-free: Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?

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5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast
5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast

March 13, 2022

Five steps you can take to get debt-free faster so you can start to enjoy the benefits now and in the future.

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Best Ways to Get Debt Relief
Best Ways to Get Debt Relief

March 10, 2022

Help yourself get out of debt with these lifestyle changes and better money management.

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