Sonja Ryst

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Sonja Ryst has previously worked as a staff reporter at BusinessWeek.com and Dow Jones Newswires. She's also freelanced for publications including The Wall Street Journal. She graduated from Stanford University with honors.
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Navigating Cash-Back Deals on Credit Cards

By Sonja Ryst

Extra green on hand is a good thing in the down economy, but read the fine print from the card issuers.

Related Topics: Personal Finance | Budget-Debt | Saving | Markets | Money Management | Banking-Credit

01:51PM 05/01/08

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Credit Card Issuers Tighten Standards

By Sonja Ryst

As the subprime crisis deepens, lenders get more cautious about doling out credit to consumers.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Budget-Debt | Mutual Funds | Markets | Personal Finance | Retirement | Money Management | Saving

11:02AM 04/14/08

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401(k) Debit Cards Sound Good, but...

By Sonja Ryst

This program makes it easy to borrow against your nest egg, but the fees and problems can pile up.

Related Topics: Money Management | Loans | Banking-Credit | Retirement | Budget-Debt | Saving

10:33AM 03/26/08

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Make Sure Your Employer Isn't Misusing 401(k) Money

By Sonja Ryst

Abuse is rare, but if your company isn't doing things right, your nest egg could be in trouble.

Related Topics: Retirement | Mutual Funds | Personal Finance Basics | Asset Protection | Money Management | Personal Finance | Saving

12:29PM 03/20/08

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How to Decipher Your Utility Bill

By Sonja Ryst

These are ways to figure out your gas and electric charges, but it isn't always easy.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Markets | Saving | Personal Finance | Money Management

04:11PM 03/10/08

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Check for High Fees on Your 401(k)

By Sonja Ryst

Here's how to compare the fees in your retirement-plan choices with other options.

Related Topics: Saving | Money Management | Personal Finance | Banking-Credit | Mutual Funds | Retirement | Budget-Debt | IRAs

02:32PM 03/06/08

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Prenup Agreements: What to Do Before 'I Do'

By Sonja Ryst

These agreements can save trouble later, but it's tough to broach the subject. Here are some tips to make things easier.

Related Topics: Budget-Debt | Personal Finance | Family and Love | The Good Life | The Top 1% | Money Management

10:57AM 02/14/08

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Get Your Free Credit Report -- Without the Hassle

By Sonja Ryst

You're entitled to see credit reports for free, but pay services can make it tough to find the real deal.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Personal Finance | Budget-Debt | Markets | Saving | Money Management | Financial Services

09:54AM 01/30/08

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The Smartest Way to Miss a Credit Card Payment

By Sonja Ryst

If you just aren't able to pay the credit card balance, here's how to pare your losses.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Personal Finance | Markets | Saving | Money Management

11:26AM 01/28/08

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Don't Let Mobile Banking Push Your Buttons

By Sonja Ryst

Mobile phone services can make money management easier, but they're still new.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Personal Finance | Markets | Saving | Money Management

11:34AM 01/17/08

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