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This week's top story: Nontraditional ways to get financial help

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Nontraditional ways to seek financial guidance
At the end of your rope with money issues? Maybe you should turn to a psychic, hypnotist or kinesiologist to help you work through your hurdles. More... 
Charge your share of the national debt?
Think your credit card debt is bad enough already? Try tacking on your share of the U.S. national debt with this calculator. More... 
Layaway gets a new digital life
During the recession, the old-fashioned concept of layaway came roaring back to life. Now, as with so many things, it's gone online. More... 
5 mental money traps to avoid
Experts identify these five mindsets that can hinder your progress toward a debt-free life. More... 
Expert credit card advice

How court judgments impact credit scores
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A reader facing a lawsuit after a car accident needs to protect herself from the credit score impact from any resulting judgment. More...
 
Years of caregiving can land you in debt
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A reader spent 12 years caring for her mom and now faces mounting debt, no money and no job. Is bankruptcy the answer?
More...
 
Debunking wage garnishment myths
'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
A reader in default on student loans heard, wrongly, that making any size payment prevents garnishment.
More...
 
Digging out of the depths of divorce debt
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Post-divorce debt is common. But when you're too depressed to deal with it, asking for help is your first priority. More...
 
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Law school: Is my dream worth the debt?
Blogger Cara Henis questions the logic of taking on $150,000 to pay for her legal education. More... 
Costly Smurfberries can eat up parents' wallets
iPhone's Smurf app catches grief for kids' ability to rack up charges for expensive Smurfberries. More... 
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