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Being underbanked can be expensive and time-consuming. Here's how to access more mainstream financial services.

Looking for a dual-purpose debit card? A prepaid debit card lets you do business online and avoid debt, all without needing a bank account. Here’s how it works.

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

Are you paying your credit card too often—or not often enough? Here's when to make one payment or multiple each month.

Hidden fees, exorbitant interest rates, and high-pressure sales tactics—oh my! Avoid these lender red flags.

Credit counseling could help you but it’s usually not free. Learn more here.

Loan consolidation is also known as debt consolidation. You can improve your finances by taking a new loan to pay off credit card debt, student loans, or medical bills.

Unpaid credit card debt may fall off your credit report in 7 years, but you may still have to pay it. Find out what your rights are.

Americans are using stimulus checks on bills, essentials, savings, and paying down debt. But using…

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

You’ve got leverage—you can sue debt collectors who don’t follow the rules. Read up on the details.

Help yourself get out of debt with these lifestyle changes and better money management.

It's normal to question whether you'll need to skip a loan payment during these precarious…

South Dakota debt relief seekers owe less total debt than debt seekers nationwide. Learn how South Dakota stacks up, and how to handle your debts.

Montana debt relief seekers owe more than in past years. Learn about debt trends in Montana, and what debt relief options might work for you.

Struggling with debt in Nebraska? Learn about debt trends over the past five years and discover options to manage yours.

Credit card utilization among Arkansas debt relief seekers trends high, but there are good solutions. Find out how Arkansans compare, and how to resolve debt.

If you’re looking for Kentucky debt relief, you’re not alone. Debt balances in the Bluegrass State have grown. See how Kentucky debt relief trends compare.

Is severe debt affecting your life in Iowa? Consider a debt consolidation loan and get started on the path to financial freedom. Learn whether it’s the right choice for you.

Kansans who seek debt relief tend to owe less than national averages. Learn the details of debt in Kansas, and options for handling it.

Washington, D.C. residents have an average of $103,600 in debt, well above the U.S. average. Learn more in this look at D.C.’s recent debt trends.

Idahoans in debt have good options. Read on to see the state’s five-year debt trends and learn what to do about your debt.

Many Pennsylvanians are seeking debt relief. Find out how much debt PA debt help seekers have and review five-year debt trends for the state.

Delaware debt balances are about $90,000 higher than five years ago. Learn what the numbers show and what you could do if you need debt relief.

Indiana residents averaged $48,000 in debt in 2024, lower than the national numbers. Check out the state’s debt—and debt relief—trends.

New York is pricey, but the average amount of debt among those who seek relief is lower than average. Here are the details—and debt solutions.