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Return to office mandates result in a difficult choice: Relocate cross-country or quit
What would it take for you to give up remote work to go into the office?
11 min read Nov 14, 2023 -
What to know about cashing out a structured settlement
Want to get cash for money you’re owed? Liquidating a structured settlement is not fast.
4 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
How to set up a debt payoff plan and stick to it
A debt payoff plan takes a comprehensive look at all the debt you owe and organizes it into a structured, consistent routine to pay it all off. Because debt can be overwhelming, a successful payoff plan [...]
7 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy
Your credit will take a hit, but things might not be as bad as you expect.
7 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
How my husband and I paid off $50,000 in debt with zero-sum budgeting
Now that we’re debt free, we’ll never go back to our old spending habits.
4 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
Know your rights when it comes to debt collection practices.
6 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
What assets do I have to list in bankruptcy?
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
4 min read Nov 10, 2023 -
Top 10 myths about paying off debt
Knowing the facts from the myths around debt can help you stay informed. Learn more.
8 min read Nov 09, 2023 -
What is debt collection and how does it work?
Learn what a debt collector is and how one can impact you.
6 min read Nov 08, 2023 -
How to negotiate a debt settlement
You can negotiate with your creditors to settle your debt by paying a lump-sum amount that’s less than what you owe. Here’s how.
6 min read Nov 08, 2023