The cycle of abuse includes four stages—tension building, abuse, reconciliation, and calm—that allow abusers to control their victims through fear and manipulation. This pattern can trap victims and ...

Knowing the risks of each cycle equips you to avoid them. In the accumulation phase, the market has bottomed, and early adopters and contrarians see an opportunity to scoop up bargains.

Interest is either simple or compound. Are Personal Loans a Good or Bad Idea? Taking out a personal loan can make more sense than tapping credit cards or home equity in some cases – but it's not ...