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NYC live show with Jonathan Goldstein, Ross Douthat, and Jen Spyra
61 Min
Feb 2, 2017
A new Bankrate study suggests nearly 40% of co-signers end up stuck with at least part of the bill. It also found more than a quarter of cosigners wound up with a lower credit score because of late or missed payments from the primary borrower.
2 Min
Jun 6, 2016
Jones-Quartey talks breaking into animation and common misconceptions about what it takes to “make” it.
0 Min
Sep 1, 2017