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What Is the Lowest Credit Score?
Peter Warden

November 7, 2022

While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime. A low credit score can…

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Debt Settlement Pros and Cons
Gideon Sandford

April 30, 2023

What are debt settlement pros and cons? Before signing up for a debt settlement program, learn about the benefits and pitfalls including...

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Payday Loan Consolidation: What Are My Best Options?
Richard Barrington

August 21, 2022

Payday loans and cash advances are very expensive. Payday loan consolidation can give you a lower interest rate and more time to repay your debt.

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How to Write a Debt Settlement Letter
Rebecca Lake

November 9, 2022

A well-written debt settlement letter is crucial to the debt negotiating process. You should outline the details of the debt-settlement offer and the terms...

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What Is Credit Counseling?
Rebecca Lake

January 21, 2022

What is credit counseling? How credit counseling works. What it’s like to go through credit counseling.

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Is An Authorized User Responsible For Debt?
Richard Barrington

January 8, 2023

Authorized users can use an account with the responsibility to pay. Read this to find out how it works.

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How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch
Peter Warden

September 13, 2022

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
Peter Warden

July 21, 2022

Learn the pros and cons of debt consolidation

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How to use hardship programs to temporarily suspend credit card payments
Richard Barrington

July 18, 2024

Credit card hardship programs might help you catch up on debt payments. Here’s how they work

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How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit
Rebecca Lake

March 31, 2022

How to consolidate debt if you have bad credit. Bad credit debt consolidation loans can help you lower your payments and your interest rate.

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How to Stop Debt Collection Calls
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 31, 2021

If your debt has gone to collections, debt collection calls can be intrusive and stressful. Learn your rights and how to stop debt collector calls.

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Debt settlement companies: What they are and how to find one
John Russo

January 17, 2019

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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Debt Management Program: What it is and How to Find One
Charla Myers

June 25, 2018

If you're struggling with your debts, one option is to enroll in a debt management program, which may help you with a debt strategy and get better rates.

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Defensive Strategies in Court for Credit Card Debt Lawsuits
Richard Barrington

June 19, 2024

Being sued for unpaid credit card debt requires some tough choices. Here are 7 options to consider.

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Zombie Debt: Don’t Let It Rise To Bite You
Gideon Sandford

February 7, 2023

If an old debt threatens to claw its way out of the past to haunt you, you might not have to pay it. Our expert explains.

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What is Unsecured Debt?
Richard Barrington

May 26, 2022

You may have heard the term unsecured debt and wondered what it means. Learn more about unsecured debt, secured debt, and how to manage them both.

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Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?
Tammi Huang

October 24, 2013

Can you inherit credit card debt from your parents? Usually not, but there are a…

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How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Rebecca Lake

January 25, 2022

Credit card consolidation can make it easier to pay off credit card balances. Learn how to successfully consolidate credit card debt and avoid credit consolidation mistakes.

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Too Much Debt? Identify and Learn the Signs of Too Much Debt
John Russo

July 26, 2017

Learn ;how to identify if you have too much debt. Including six signs of people that have too much debt and the first step to deal with too much debt.

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Is it a good idea to use a 401(k) loan to pay off your credit card debt?
Peter Warden

January 23, 2023

Should you pay down your credit card debt using a 401k loan? Discover the pros, the cons and the alternatives.

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
Rebecca Lake

April 5, 2022

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

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What to Do When Your Spouse Loses Their Job
Anna Baluch

July 7, 2020

Wondering what to do when your spouse loses their job? These tips can help you…

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How Do I Talk to Someone I Want to Help Get Out of Debt?
Charla Myers

December 5, 2017

Is there someone close to you that you want to help get out of debt? Be patient, be empathetic, and try these 7 talking points.

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How to Save Money on Vacation
John Russo

May 28, 2019

Find out how to save money on your next summer vacation by setting up a vacation budget, finding fun free events, and more.

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What is Predatory Lending?
Charla Myers

November 12, 2018

What is predatory lending? There's no official definition, but predatory lenders take advantage of borrowers with excessive rates and little transparency.

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How to deal with debt collectors: 9 practical tips to stay calm and take control
John Russo

August 22, 2018

Fielding debt collection calls can be very stressful. Learn how to deal with debt collectors and manage that stress better.

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