Debt Solutions Articles

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

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

It’s the most wonderful—and expensive—time of year. Here’s how to stay out of holiday debt.

Addressing your debt now can help you enjoy a debt-free retirement when you're ready to leave the 9-to-5 behind.

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

Switching up your usual could help you get rid of debt faster. Here are a few lifestyle choices that could help.

You can’t slash every expense, but here are a few that may be easier to cut than you’d expect.

Holiday debt sneaks up fast. These debt-free holiday tips help you shop, save, and skip it this year.

Emergency fund or debt payoff? Here's the order that actually works for both.

A clear priority order helps you pay off debt and build retirement savings without picking just one goal over the other.

Give every dollar a job. Here's how a zero-based budget helps you spend, save, and get ahead of debt.

Debt stress is real, and it's treatable. Here's where to start, one small step at a time.

One changes how much you owe. The other changes how you repay it. Here's the difference.

One method clears your smallest balance first. The other saves the most interest. The gap is smaller than you'd think.

Bankruptcy may wipe out debt, and the outcome depends on your situation. Know your options before you file.

A Freedom Debt Relief survey reveals that borrowers are looking for more than lower rates. They’re seeking stress relief and a clear path forward.

Medical debt and your credit report: what shows up, what doesn't, and how to fix errors.

Debt settlement can resolve unsecured debt for less than you owe, typically for a 15%–25% fee. See how it works and if it fits your situation.

Here are eight debt settlement pitfalls that could cost you more than you expect.