Debt Solutions Articles

Understanding your debt and making a plan could take a lot of stress out of the equation.

Making a lump-sum payment isn't the only way to handle your taxes. Check out these other repayment options.

Debt in collections doesn't just disappear if you ignore it. Here are some of the potential consequences—and what to do.

Unpaid medical bills can go to collections. Here's how to handle it.

Repossession can leave you without a car, but you don't have to be stuck with leftover debt from a deficiency balance.

Roth IRAs give you a lot of flexibility with your retirement money. But should you use yours to get out of debt?

If you're coerced into debt, you have the right to dispute the balances. Here’s how to get your financial life back.

Looking for tips on how to manage debt as a freelancer? Here are some strategies that can make debt management easier.

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.

Don't let holiday debt drag on. Here's how to wipe out that debt and avoid a repeat.

If debt is weighing you down, you have options, from payback plans to debt relief. Get the details here.

Own a home and have equity? Find out if selling your house to pay off debt is a good idea.

Your shared bank account could be at risk if either you have unpaid debts. Learn how to protect yourselves.

Want to use your tax refund to pay off debt? Debt relief could get bigger results than minimum payments. Here’s how.

The 7-in-7 rule helps protect you from harassment by debt collectors. Here’s how it works—and what it doesn't cover.

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

Sued for an overdraft balance? You have options, and you'll be okay. Here's what to do next.

Owe money to a gym? Don't get caught in a collections trap for unpaid membership fees.

Want to pay off your student loan debt faster? Here’s how I paid off student loans, and which money moves helped most.

Debt collectors can call often—but not endlessly. Learn the rules about how often they’re allowed to call.

Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.

Your emergency fund could shield you from debt. Read on to see how much savings it takes to stay debt-free.

Save your relationship from financial infidelity. Here's how you can start the conversation with your partner.

Don’t let lingering wedding debt fester. Here are four ways to pay it off.

You can correct at least some kinds of credit report damage from missed student loan payments. Here’s how.

When you finally get out of debt, you don't want to dive back into borrowing too much again. Here's how you can avoid falling back into the debt trap.