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.

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?
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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
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Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

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

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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.

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Consolidation may seem like a simple solution to a difficult situation, but beware potential pitfalls.

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

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

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.