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How Much Can a Debt Management Plan Save You?

Debt management plans (DMPs) might help you save a lot of money if you have high-interest ...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 3, 2023

What Is the Debt Snowflake Method?

The debt snowflake method is one way you can tackle your debt with small savings you find ...

By Ben Luthi

Apr 2, 2023

How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills

If you're struggling with medical expenses, learn how you can make sure you're not getting...

By Louis DeNicola

Mar 31, 2023

How Do Medical Bill Payment Plans Work?

Medical bill payment plans can help make health care costs more affordable, but options ca...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 31, 2023

How Can I Get Out of Medical Debt?

Take a strategic and systematic approach to managing and paying off medical debt with the ...

By Gayle Sato

Mar 31, 2023

What Debt Should I Pay Off First?

As you tackle your debt, prioritize which debts to pay off first based on your current sit...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 30, 2023

Can Your Debt Follow You if You Move to Another Country?

If you’re thinking about moving abroad to avoid debt, think again. Here are some of the po...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 30, 2023

7 Ways to Deal With Debt Stress

When what you owe is taking an emotional toll, these seven tips can help you deal with deb...

By Evelyn Waugh

Mar 27, 2023

10 Common Debt Consolidation Mistakes to Avoid

Debt consolidation loans can be a great way to get out of debt faster and for less money, ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Mar 20, 2023

4 Ways to Visualize Debt (and Make Paying It Off More Fun)

When paying off debt is an uphill battle, these visuals help you physically see what you o...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 26, 2023

What Is a Debt-to-Credit Ratio and Why Is It Important?

Your debt-to-credit ratio is an important indicator of how well you manage your credit car...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 20, 2023

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Debt?

Carrying long-term debt creates a buildup of additional costs over time, which can impact ...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Feb 4, 2023

What Is Debt Restructuring?

If you’re struggling with debt, you may consider debt restructuring before you decide to f...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 2, 2023

What Is Debt?

If you've borrowed money, you've been in debt. Typically, debt comes with interest, and th...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 31, 2023

Revolving vs. Installment Credit: What’s the Difference?

An installment loan is paid out in one lump sum, while revolving credit allows you to borr...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Jan 26, 2023

6 Risks of Debt Settlement

If you are considering debt settlement, these are the six possible risks you take working ...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 16, 2023

5 Reasons You May Still Be in Debt

Getting out of debt is a challenge, and the same habits that got you into debt may keep yo...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 12, 2023

How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Paying Off Debt

Convincing a spouse to begin debt repayment can be hard. Try these strategies to get them ...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 10, 2023

How to Know if a Debt Collector Is Legitimate

To tell if a debt collector is legitimate, validate their information, including their lic...

By Tim Maxwell

Jan 4, 2023

Should I Sell Investments to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

If you’re thinking about using investment gains to pay off debt, it’s important to conside...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 26, 2022

What Is a Debt Relapse and How Can You Recover?

How do you recover from a debt relapse? Conduct a debt audit and figure out what went wron...

By Geoff Williams

Dec 23, 2022

6 Alternatives to a Debt Consolidation Loan

A debt consolidation loan rolls many debts into one loan with a single payment, preferably...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Dec 8, 2022

How to Talk to Your Spouse About High Credit Card Debt

While having debt can feel shameful, keeping it a secret is worse. Here's how to tell your...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Dec 7, 2022

What Is Time-Barred Debt?

Time-barred debt is unpaid debt that a collector can no longer legally collect since it's ...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Nov 22, 2022

What Does It Really Mean to Be Debt-Free?

Being debt-free means not having any outstanding debt, but some prefer to be debt-free wit...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 22, 2022

4 Alternatives to Debt Settlement

These four alternatives to debt settlement come with less risk and can help you pay your d...

By Emily Cahill

Oct 21, 2022

What Is Zombie Debt?

If a debt you thought was long dead has made a reappearance in your life, you may not real...

By Emily Cahill

Oct 8, 2022

How Does Inflation Impact My Credit Card Debt?

Inflation may be causing your credit card debt to balloon. Here's how to combat inflation ...

By Tim Maxwell

Sep 8, 2022

How to Deal With Debt Collectors

Dodging a debt collector can hurt your credit or worse, so it's wise to learn your rights,...

By Jim Akin

Sep 3, 2022

The Best Debt Payoff Apps of 2022

The best debt payoff apps can help you develop a strategy for paying off your debt and wor...

By Ben Luthi

Aug 25, 2022

Can You Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit?

A debt consolidation loan can turn variable interest rates on credit card debt into a fixe...

By Bev O'Shea

Aug 18, 2022

Here’s How U.S. Credit Card Debt Has Changed in Five Years

Have Americans paid down their credit card debt in the past five years? Experian looked at...

By Dom DiFurio

Aug 17, 2022

7 Ways to Reduce Monthly Debt Payments

Reducing uncomfortably high monthly debt payments sometimes requires restructuring: Here a...

By Bev O'Shea

Aug 16, 2022

Here’s How Credit Card Debt Varies By State

See how you compare to the average in your state with this analysis of credit card debt ac...

By Dom DiFurio

Aug 9, 2022

Can I Get Medical Debt Forgiven?

Unexpected medical bills add up quickly, but you have options. Government programs, nonpro...

By Sarah Archambault

Jul 26, 2022

How to Pay Off Your Wedding Debt

If you went into debt for your recent wedding, here are some approaches you can take to pa...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 7, 2022

How Multilevel Marketing Can Cause Credit Card Debt

If you're interested in joining an MLM but concerned about how to fund your startup costs,...

By Emily Cahill

May 27, 2022

7 Side Hustles That Can Help You Pay Off Debt

Want to pay off your credit card debt or loans faster? These seven side hustles can help y...

By Evelyn Waugh

May 10, 2022

What Is a Debt Spiral and How Do I Get Out?

Getting out of a debt spiral can be more difficult if you wait. Here are five steps you ca...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 26, 2022

6 Alternatives to a Debt Management Plan

If a debt management plan isn’t right for you, there are many other options to consider. H...

By Ben Luthi

Apr 8, 2022

How to Negotiate Credit Card Debt

If you’re struggling to pay your credit card debt, it’s possible to negotiate with your ca...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 30, 2022

Can I Get All of My Credit Card Debt Forgiven?

It's possible to get all of your credit card debt forgiven, but it's not common. Here's wh...

By Aja McClanahan

Feb 27, 2022

How to Gamify Debt Payoff to Make It Fun

Feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated to pay off debt? Borrowing from games can turn paying d...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 23, 2022

Should You Pay Off Credit Card Debt Before Buying a Home?

Paying down credit card debt can help you reach your goal of buying a home by lowering you...

By Brianna McGurran

Jan 9, 2022

Settled Accounts on Your Credit Report

Paying to settle a delinquency won't remove the account from your credit report, but it wi...

By Jim Akin

Dec 17, 2021

What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t Do

Can debt collectors call you at all hours or throw you in jail? Find out what a debt colle...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 27, 2021

How to Create a Debt Management Plan

A debt management plan can help you get some relief from your unsecured debts. Here’s when...

By Ben Luthi

Oct 21, 2021

Tips for Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency

If you're struggling to pay bills on time and juggling multiple creditors, credit counseli...

By Mel Jones

Sep 5, 2021

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Credit Card Bills

Unpaid credit card bills cost you fees and interest and can hurt your credit. Make a plan,...

By Gayle Sato

Aug 28, 2021

How to Manage Your Debt

Some debt can help you reach goals that are important to you. But there are right and wron...

By Brianna McGurran

Aug 15, 2021

Is It Better to Pay Off Debt or Settle It?

It is better to pay off your debt in full if possible. A settled account is considered neg...

By Brianna McGurran

Apr 16, 2021

Negotiating a Settlement Amount on an Account in Good Standing

A settled account on your credit report will have a negative impact on your credit scores—...

By Jennifer White

Feb 25, 2021

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt When You’re Short on Cash

It's hard to pay off credit card debt with no money, but by strategizing, you can trim exp...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 24, 2021

Should I Use My Tax Refund to Pay Off Debt?

Using your tax refund to pay off debt can help you save on interest, free up available cre...

By Gayle Sato

Feb 8, 2021

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Debt

How Much Can a Debt Management Plan Save You?

What Is the Debt Snowflake Method?

How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills

How Do Medical Bill Payment Plans Work?

How Can I Get Out of Medical Debt?

What Debt Should I Pay Off First?

Can Your Debt Follow You if You Move to Another Country?

7 Ways to Deal With Debt Stress

10 Common Debt Consolidation Mistakes to Avoid

4 Ways to Visualize Debt (and Make Paying It Off More Fun)

What Is a Debt-to-Credit Ratio and Why Is It Important?

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Debt?

What Is Debt Restructuring?

What Is Debt?

Revolving vs. Installment Credit: What’s the Difference?

6 Risks of Debt Settlement

5 Reasons You May Still Be in Debt

How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Paying Off Debt

How to Know if a Debt Collector Is Legitimate

Should I Sell Investments to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

What Is a Debt Relapse and How Can You Recover?

6 Alternatives to a Debt Consolidation Loan

How to Talk to Your Spouse About High Credit Card Debt

What Is Time-Barred Debt?

What Does It Really Mean to Be Debt-Free?

4 Alternatives to Debt Settlement

What Is Zombie Debt?

How Does Inflation Impact My Credit Card Debt?

How to Deal With Debt Collectors

The Best Debt Payoff Apps of 2022

Can You Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit?

Here’s How U.S. Credit Card Debt Has Changed in Five Years

7 Ways to Reduce Monthly Debt Payments

Here’s How Credit Card Debt Varies By State

Can I Get Medical Debt Forgiven?

How to Pay Off Your Wedding Debt

How Multilevel Marketing Can Cause Credit Card Debt

7 Side Hustles That Can Help You Pay Off Debt

What Is a Debt Spiral and How Do I Get Out?

6 Alternatives to a Debt Management Plan

How to Negotiate Credit Card Debt

Can I Get All of My Credit Card Debt Forgiven?

How to Gamify Debt Payoff to Make It Fun

Should You Pay Off Credit Card Debt Before Buying a Home?

Settled Accounts on Your Credit Report

What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t Do

How to Create a Debt Management Plan

Tips for Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Credit Card Bills

How to Manage Your Debt

Is It Better to Pay Off Debt or Settle It?

Negotiating a Settlement Amount on an Account in Good Standing

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt When You’re Short on Cash

Should I Use My Tax Refund to Pay Off Debt?