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Should I file bankruptcy for $12K debt?
Bankruptcy isn’t a cure-all. You should avoid it if you can’t afford these consequences.
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How to get out of debt with a low income
The average consumer has about $6,000 and $11,700 worth of credit card and personal loan debt, respectively. Add car payments, medical bills and other forms of debt into the mix, and you can find it even [...]
6 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Tips for recovering from bankruptcy that you can start working at now
Bankruptcy will cloud your credit, but with time and discipline, you can recover.
7 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Can I get back fees for unfiled bankruptcy?
Learn whether or not it’s possible to get an advance fee refunded from a lawyer.
3 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for
Here’s how to find out if a debt collector is legit.
6 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Feeling broke in a bad economy? Here are 4 ways to cope
With a possible recession coming, we get advice from three financial experts on how to survive the tough times.
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Good debt vs. bad debt: How different debts affect your finances
Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.
3 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Who is responsible for debt after divorce?
It may seem like the only way out, but divorce could actually make debt problems worse.
6 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
How to get out of debt without paying
Debt settlement options exist, but they may come with long-term ramifications.
6 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
Can a debt collector repo your car?
Debt collectors can’t touch your car in most cases, but there are exceptions.
4 min read Dec 04, 2023