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Debt delinquency timeline: What to expect
Debt collection efforts will intensify the longer your credit card bill goes unpaid.
5 min read Jun 24, 2022 -
5 ways to build credit with no credit history
There are alternative ways to build credit, like becoming an authorized user, opening a store card or reporting your utility payments each month.
4 min read Jun 24, 2022 -
Current Credit Card Interest Rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
1 min read Jun 22, 2022 -
How much does burnout cost?
We we hear the impact on our physical and mental health but how does burnout affect our financial stability?
6 min read Jun 22, 2022 -
How to build back your credit after a divorce
Here’s what to look for, how to repair damage and start building credit in your own name.
8 min read Jun 17, 2022 -
Medical debt consolidation: What it is and how to do it
Learn when to consider medical debt consolidation and how to move forward with the process.
7 min read Jun 13, 2022 -
The best debt settlement companies of 2022
Here are some of the top debt settlement companies and what to consider before signing on.
7 min read Jun 09, 2022 -
Here’s how much guests can expect to spend this wedding season
Here’s how much you could expect to spend as a guest.
6 min read Jun 09, 2022 -
How to apply for a credit card and get approved
Use this guide to help you through the credit card application process. Learn everything you need to do to apply for a credit card and increase your chances of approval.
10 min read Jun 07, 2022 -
Is 401(k) safe in bankruptcy?
Retirement money is safe in bankruptcy, as long as you keep it in the right place.
3 min read May 27, 2022