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6 Steps to Finally Get Rid of Your Debt in 2025
Mallika Mitra

August 11, 2025

Take control of your finances in 2025 with six steps to get rid of debt, from choosing a repayment plan to negotiating with creditors. Start your debt-free journey today.

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What Is Community Property and How Does it Affect Me?
Rebecca Lake

August 11, 2025

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

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How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies
Kailey Hagen

August 11, 2025

Sitting on the couch a lot these days? Did you know you could start an…

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

August 11, 2025

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)

August 11, 2025

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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What is Unsecured Debt?
Richard Barrington

August 11, 2025

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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4 Numbers to Know Before You Consolidate Your Debt
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

August 11, 2025

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

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How to Prioritize Debt Payments in Your Budget
Dana George

August 11, 2025

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

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How to Create a Bare-Bones Budget When You’re in Debt
Natasha Etzel

August 11, 2025

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

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What Happens If You Stop Paying Your Bills?
Rebecca Lake

August 11, 2025

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

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How to Get Back on Track After Missing Debt Payments
Natasha Etzel

August 11, 2025

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

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How Much Can You Usually Settle a Debt For?
Dana George

August 11, 2025

Debt settlement could help you significantly reduce your debt and put it behind you. Find out how much you could offer.

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How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Rebecca Lake

August 11, 2025

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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Bankruptcy: Understand Your Options
Richard Barrington

August 11, 2025

Learn about the bankruptcy options available to individuals. Bankruptcy options for individuals include Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11.

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Study: Freedom Debt Relief Helps Clients Reduce Stress
John Russo

August 11, 2025

A study from the L. William Seidman Research Institute found that Freedom Debt Relief helps…

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Balances at a Historic Low: Time to Get Credit Card Debt Under Control
Anna Baluch

August 11, 2025

Surprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic is the perfect time to get your credit card debt under…

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Will COVID-19 Stimulus and Benefits be Extended? 5 Things to Know
Anna Baluch

August 10, 2025

The extra $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits may be coming to an end…

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Five Apps to Help Save for Retirement
Jessica Thiefels

August 10, 2025

If you're unsure of where to begin planning for your financial future, there are many…

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Debt – Is It a Dating Deal Breaker?
Tammi Huang

August 10, 2025

Dating someone with debt might seem like deal-breaker, but it doesn’t have to be. Here…

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Survey: Americans Are (Still) Struggling With Debt
Tammi Huang

August 10, 2025

Our recent survey revealed what our debt problem looks like, but what can those struggling…

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Does Eviction Protection Still Apply to You?
Anna Baluch

August 10, 2025

Has the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for you to pay rent? If so, find…

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Debt Management Program: What It Is and how to find one
Dana George

August 10, 2025

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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11 Tips for Talking to Your Partner about Debt
Maurie Backman

August 10, 2025

Find out how you and your significant other can make a plan to save more…

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How to Check Your Credit Score
Rebecca Lake

August 10, 2025

Learn how to check your credit score for free, how to check your credit score without hurting it, and where to get a free credit score.

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Medical Debt Relief: A Path to Settle and Consolidate Your Medical Bills
Richard Barrington

August 10, 2025

Medical bills can cause financial problems and stress. Several medical debt relief options could help you get to the other side of those bills.

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