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Don’t fall victim to rookie mistakes. Here’s how to steer clear of debt in your first year of owning a home.

Are your Social Security benefits at risk if you don't pay creditors? See which benefits are protected from garnishment.

A debt avalanche could save you time and money when paying off credit card debt. Learn how it works here.

Balance transfer cards get a lot of attention. Here’s why a debt consolidation loan might be better.

Without a credit history, you're practically invisible. Keep reading to learn how to be seen and admired.

Looking to refinance an old student loan with a new one? Ask yourself these eight vital questions first.

Splitting up card payments might help the budget, but is there a downside? Here's what happens with multiple payments.

If foreclosure is a possibility, stay calm and consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here’s how it could help save your home.

Community property is a legal term for assets and debts acquired in a marriage. Learn how community property rules could impact divorce and inheritance.

You have the right to stop debt collectors from calling, but this isn't always a good idea. Learn how to stop collection calls—and why you might not want to.

Not sure whether a secured or unsecured card is right for you? Here’s how to make the right choice.

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.

See how to pay less in credit card interest without waiting for Fed rate cuts.

If you want to regain control over your finances, debt relief programs could be a solution. Here’s how they work.

Learn the pros and cons of using a payroll advance to gain financial flexibility.

Settling parking tickets could help you get rid of that debt for less than you owe. Learn how.

If you're in North Carolina and overwhelmed with debt, you aren't alone. See how your debt compares to other North Carolina residents looking for debt relief.

Read on for debt statistics and solutions in Minnesota for consumers seeking debt relief. What's it like to seek debt relief in Minnesota?

If you're facing a temporary pause to your paychecks during a government shutdown, what can you do?

Make the best possible debt consolidation decision (and dodge roadblocks) by knowing these four numbers.

Learn how to set up your budget, maintain your priorities, and make that debt go away.

Want to stop overspending? Learn how to create a bare-bones budget.

Financial hardship can put you behind on bills and spell trouble for your credit. Here's how to get back on track.

You can recover after falling behind on debt payments. We’ll show you how to get back on track.

High-interest debt can cost you a lot, quickly. Here’s what to do about it.

Babies are cute—and expensive. Here’s how to budget as a new parent and steer clear of debt.