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Rebecca Lake

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Rebecca Lake has over a decade of experience as a money expert, researching and writing hundreds of articles on retirement, investing, budgeting, banking, loans, saving money, and more. She has been published in over 20 online finance publications, including SoFi, Forbes, Chime, CreditCards.com, Investopedia, SmartAsset, Nerdwallet, Credit Sesame, LendingTree, and more.

Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt
Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt?

January 4, 2025

Carrying credit card debt won't lead to jail time, even if you default. However, you could face other legal action if you fail to pay.

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Maxed out credit cards
Maxed Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It

December 30, 2024

Why is it bad to max out your credit card? Learn how to deal with maxed out credit cards and get debt under control.

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Couple with student debt
How Do Student Loans Affect Credit Score?

January 1, 2025

Learn how having student debt can help or harm your credit scores.

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man on mountain top
Perfect Credit: How to Get the Highest Credit Score

January 1, 2025

Learn what the highest credit scores are for different scoring models and how to get the best credit score possible.

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How to Cope and Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt When Unemployed
How to Cope and Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt When Unemployed

January 5, 2025

Unemployed with credit card debt? Here are ways to manage it: contact creditors, apply for aid, budget, avoid adding debt, and consider consolidation

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Debt Relief for Business Owners
Debt Relief for Business Owners

January 11, 2025

Small business ownership can strain cash flow. If you have debt, you can seek relief.

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How to get out of credit card debt without ruining your credit
How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Without Paying: 5 Strategies

January 12, 2025

Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.

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