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How to Write a Debt Settlement Letter
Rebecca Lake

January 3, 2026

A well-written debt settlement letter is crucial to the debt negotiating process. Learn how to craft one here.

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What Is a Balance Transfer?
Richard Barrington

January 3, 2026

What is a balance transfer? A credit card balance transfer is one way to potentially pay less interest on credit card debt and pay debt off faster. Learn how to do a balance transfer.

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What Is Credit Counseling?
Richard Barrington

January 3, 2026

What is credit counseling? Find out here how credit counseling works and what to consider if you're looking for help with debt.

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What Are Debt Strategies?
Richard Barrington

January 3, 2026

Debt relief companies can help you get out of debt faster. Debt strategies include debt consolidation, debt management, and debt settlement.

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Debt Settlement Companies: What They Are and How to Find One
John Russo

January 3, 2026

Before signing up for a debt settlement company, learn about the risks and benefits of debt settlement by asking the company these 4 questions.

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Should You Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Debt?
Housten Donham

January 3, 2026

Using your home equity to pay off debt could be a smart choice. But it's important to know the pros and cons before paying off debt with a home equity loan.

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How to Become Debt-Free This Year
Housten Donham

January 3, 2026

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to tackle your credit card debt, let us help. Read on to learn about effective ways to get out of credit card debt.

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7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
Kailey Hagen

January 3, 2026

Healthcare bills aren't set in stone. Here are seven ways you could reduce your healthcare costs.

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Ready to Teach Money Skills at Home?
Dana George

January 3, 2026

Their first teacher is you. Make sure your kids are learning what they need to know about money.

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6 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
Lyle Daly

January 3, 2026

Parenthood has lots of surprises—some fun, some not so much. Here are the unexpected costs to watch out for.

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How to Save $1,000 a Month: These Money Moves Add Up
Natasha Etzel

January 3, 2026

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start small. Here are a few tips to save as much as $1,000 a month.

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How to Do a Debt Snowball
Brittney Myers

January 3, 2026

Struggling to stay motivated while paying off debt? The debt snowball method could be the solution that energizes you.

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How to Create an Emergency Fund
Kailey Hagen

January 2, 2026

Your emergency fund is one of the most important financial tools you can have. Here's how to build one.

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Here’s Your Secret Credit-Rebuilding Weapon After Debt Relief
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Got the credit score blues? Chin up—we’ll share our favorite secret weapon for building a higher credit score.

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How to Avoid 8 Common Debt Settlement Pitfalls
Kailey Hagen

January 2, 2026

Understanding and preparing for these debt settlement pitfalls can save you a lot of stress.

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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Ben Gran

January 2, 2026

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

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Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy for Debt Problems: Which Is Better?
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

Struggling with debt? We’ll walk you through debt consolidation and bankruptcy to find your best method.

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6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals
Lyle Daly

January 2, 2026

Everyone wants the best deals leading up to the holidays. Check out these 6 Black…

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Seven Easy Ways to Start Saving for Christmas
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Saving for Christmas or the whole holiday season doesn't have to be a stressful endeavor…

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5 Ways to Take an Affordable Family Vacation This Summer
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

What is good debt vs. bad debt? Learn about how good debt can help your finances and how to conquer bad debt that could be holding you back.

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5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Five steps you can take to get debt-free faster so you can start to enjoy the benefits now and in the future.

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Teach Your Kids How to Use a Credit Card Before College
Lyle Daly

January 2, 2026

Before they go to college, or maybe even before, you'll want to teach your kids…

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10 Home-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Ben Gran

January 2, 2026

Buying a home? Don’t make these costly home-buying mistakes. Here are our tips for acing the home-buying process.

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What are Credit Card Debt Relief Programs?
Brittney Myers

January 2, 2026

Ready to get rid of your credit card debt? A credit card debt relief program could be the right option for you.

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What Is a Commercial Loan?
Kailey Hagen

January 2, 2026

Commercial loans can help you take your business to the next level. Here's what you need to know about them.

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