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Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do
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Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do

The SAVE Plan Is Ending, So What Should You Do Before a Repayment Plan Is Chosen for You?

Coerced Debt: When the Debt in Your Name Isn’t Yours by Choice
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Coerced Debt: When the Debt in Your Name Isn’t Yours by Choice

How do you dispute debt an abusive partner or family member took out in your name?

A Smart Guide to Borrowing
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A Smart Guide to Borrowing

When cash is tight, choosing the right way to borrow can save you thousands in interest and fees.

The Zero-Based Budget That Helped Me Pay Off $87,000 in Debt in 26 Months
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The Zero-Based Budget That Helped Me Pay Off $87,000 in Debt in 26 Months

Here’s how assigning every dollar a job helped me eliminate debt and rebuild my financial future.

Money Happens: Expert Tips for Managing Medical Debt
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Money Happens: Expert Tips for Managing Medical Debt

Medical debt can build quickly but a clear plan and mindset shift can help you regain control.

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Reader Discovers It’s Difficult to Pay the Balance to the Penny

Reader Discovers It’s Difficult to Pay the Balance to the Penny

Bad credit history is hard to shake off but when enough time has passed, all will be better.

Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do

Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do

The SAVE Plan Is Ending, So What Should You Do Before a Repayment Plan Is Chosen for You?

Coerced Debt: When the Debt in Your Name Isn’t Yours by Choice

Coerced Debt: When the Debt in Your Name Isn’t Yours by Choice

How do you dispute debt an abusive partner or family member took out in your name?

A Smart Guide to Borrowing

A Smart Guide to Borrowing

When cash is tight, choosing the right way to borrow can save you thousands in interest and fees.

The Zero-Based Budget That Helped Me Pay Off $87,000 in Debt in 26 Months

The Zero-Based Budget That Helped Me Pay Off $87,000 in Debt in 26 Months

Here’s how assigning every dollar a job helped me eliminate debt and rebuild my financial future.

Money Happens: Expert Tips for Managing Medical Debt

Money Happens: Expert Tips for Managing Medical Debt

Medical debt can build quickly but a clear plan and mindset shift can help you regain control.

The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment

The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment

When looking at investments, many people disregard one of the best and easiest places to invest their money—their own debt.

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

It’s possible to keep your home after bankruptcy, but the rules depend on the bankruptcy chapter and your state’s homestead exemption.

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Long-forgotten second mortgages are resurfacing, leaving some homeowners facing surprise debt.

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Affordability pressures are hitting Americans across income levels—from housing and cars to credit cards.