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Check savings, debt, and credit before starting. Focus on what you can afford.
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New banking rules promise easier credit but fewer protections.

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Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage
Debt Management| By
Adam H. Douglas

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.
Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.
The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation
Debt Management| By
Due

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

Check savings, debt, and credit before starting. Focus on what you can afford.
New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?

New banking rules promise easier credit but fewer protections.
The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know
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The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

Apply early—the Education Department is processing forms despite the shutdown.
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Mary Hunt

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How Many Missed Mortgage Payments Before Foreclosure?
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How Many Missed Mortgage Payments Before Foreclosure?

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Types of Liens and How to Remove Them
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Types of Liens and How to Remove Them

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Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills
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Tribune News Service

Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills

Even with insurance, medical bills can pile up fast.
Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage
Debt Management| By
Adam H. Douglas

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.
Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.
The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation
Debt Management| By
Due

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

Check savings, debt, and credit before starting. Focus on what you can afford.
New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?

New banking rules promise easier credit but fewer protections.
The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know
Debt Management| By
The Associated Press

The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

Apply early—the Education Department is processing forms despite the shutdown.
Get Financially Confident, Starting Now
Debt Management| By
Mary Hunt

Get Financially Confident, Starting Now

Saving money is like magic because it changes your attitude and calms your fears.
How Many Missed Mortgage Payments Before Foreclosure?
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

How Many Missed Mortgage Payments Before Foreclosure?

Missing three mortgage payments can trigger foreclosure, but timelines and rules vary by lender and state.
Types of Liens and How to Remove Them
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Types of Liens and How to Remove Them

Liens can quietly tie up your property—until debts are paid.
Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills
Debt Management| By
Tribune News Service

Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills

Even with insurance, medical bills can pile up fast.