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Too many hardworking Americans are encouraged to take actions that damage their credit and deepen financial instability, often by companies that claim to offer relief but deliver the opposite.

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Using a tax refund to pay down high-interest credit card debt can save you money and improve your credit. Making a plan for all of your cash windfalls, including tax refunds, can help you maximize ...