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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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Learn how to cancel a credit card safely to protect your finances and your credit score.

Trying to decide what to do about your debt? Check out these bad debt payoff methods so you know what not to do.

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to create a simple budget and stick to it.

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

An irregular income doesn’t have to stand in the way of getting debt-free. Here’s how to get there faster.

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service?

After years of feeling stuck, Mike M. contacted Freedom Debt Relief and took control of…

When debt creeps up on you, bankruptcy is one option. Keep reading to learn more about bankruptcy and its alternatives.

You almost never inherit debt. Only a few rare situations make you responsible for someone else’s bills.

Cutting back on coffee could help you get out of debt. But here’s how to make even bigger moves.

When you need a fistful of cash to fix a financial problem, there’s one cookie jar you shouldn’t reach into.

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

Creditors can’t come after you forever. Their power has an expiration date called the statute of limitations.

Filing early is the best way to fast-track your tax refund and thwart would-be thieves. Learn more.

A lower debt-to-income ratio could help you get a loan and manage your bills more easily. Here’s how to get one.

Getting around fear of debt can be key to financial thriving. Here’s how to move past it.

Here’s what you and your teen should talk about when deciding if college, and all the costs that come with it, are worth it for them.

Saving for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Read this to learn how you could afford to pay more and rely on student loans less.

A personal financial plan can help you stay on track and achieve your financial goals. Get started today with investment, tax, and savings plans.

Real couples share their tips for talking about money with their partner during one of the most financially challenging times of the year: the holidays.

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

A proposed 10% cap on credit card rates might not help as much as it seems. Here’s what you can do instead.

There’s good and bad with balance transfer cards. Learn the details that can help you choose whether to use them.

Missed loan payments can happen to the best of us. Here's what happens when you miss a payment, and how to avoid it.