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Smart Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Ashley Maready

January 4, 2026

If you’re doing renovations to increase your home’s value, use rewards cards or smart financing…

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Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?
Ben Gran

January 4, 2026

Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…

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Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?
Ashley Maready

January 4, 2026

Many people who have debt problems often suffer from a bad credit profile as well.…

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How Does Credit Repair Work?
Richard Barrington

January 4, 2026

Whether you work on credit repair yourself, or hire a company to do it for you, understanding the process can help you improve your credit. Learn more.

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Emergency Loans: Are They Available?
Richard Barrington

January 4, 2026

Find an emergency loan that can get you through a crisis and get you back on track to get your finances in order. Emergency loans can be available quickly and easily...

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How to Pay Off Medical Debt
Janie Basile

January 4, 2026

Medical costs and debt are a constant headache for millions of Americans. Learn why and how to cut healthcare costs in your life.

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Can I Surrender My Car If I Can’t Afford the Loan?
Ben Gran

January 4, 2026

Can’t pay your auto loan? You don’t have to wait for the repo man. Learn how to decide whether to surrender your car.

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The Best Ways to Cope With a Financial Emergency
Maurie Backman

January 4, 2026

Life can throw unwanted financial surprises your way. Here’s how to handle them.

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After the Holidays: Hardcore Ways to Get Your Budget Back on Track
Natasha Etzel

January 4, 2026

You can recover from holiday overspending and ditch your debt. Find out how to get your budget back on track.

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How to Pay Off Debt
Tammi Huang

January 3, 2026

Learn about 6 strategies to get out of debt, including debt consolidation loan, credit counseling, debt settlement, a cash-out refinance, or bankruptcy.

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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?
Kailey Hagen

January 3, 2026

Your credit score probably updates more than you think. Here's what you need to know to stay on top of it.

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Ben Gran

January 3, 2026

Changing jobs? You might get COBRA health insurance. But it can be costly. Learn more about who pays for COBRA coverage.

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10 Holiday Shopping Debt Traps You Need to Avoid
Kimberly Rotter

January 3, 2026

Far too many people end up with holiday debt regrets, but you can avoid them with careful budgeting and smart shopping.

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7 Crucial Facts Women Should Know About Money and Debt
Ashley Maready

January 3, 2026

The “battle of the sexes” is reflected in money management in ways you might not expect. Learn more here.

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Make Money for Your Holiday Budget Now with Work-from-Home Gigs
Ben Gran

January 3, 2026

Want to have a richer holiday season without debt? Easy work-from-home gigs could earn you money for the holidays.

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Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Cole Tretheway

January 3, 2026

How to get through a scary financial time: ignore the bad advice and protect your money. We’ll show you how.

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What Is Secured Debt?
Rebecca Lake

January 3, 2026

When a financial hardship strikes, you need a plan for managing secured debt, so you don't risk losing your collateral.

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Debt Settlement Pros and Cons
Gideon Sandford

January 3, 2026

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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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
John Russo

January 3, 2026

Can't pay your debt? Learn how to negotiate credit card debt settlement with creditors by yourself or with a professional debt settlement company.

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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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