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Americans show curiosity about moving abroad post-election, despite many living paycheck to paycheck
Bankrate broke down how much it might cost to move to popular international locales.
5 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
What happens to my car when I file for bankruptcy?
If you want to hold on to your wheels after Chapter 7, you’ll have to sign a reaffirmation agreement.
5 min read Nov 22, 2024 -
Late on Chapter 13 bankruptcy payment. What now?
Being a week late on your bankruptcy payment is probably no big deal — in most cases.
5 min read Nov 18, 2024 -
Is credit repair a scam?
Not all credit repair companies are bad. Some can actually help you build credit.
7 min read Nov 15, 2024 -
Should I file bankruptcy for $12K debt?
Bankruptcy isn’t a cure-all. You should avoid it if you can’t afford these consequences.
6 min read Nov 15, 2024 -
Can I defer Chapter 13 bankruptcy payments?
With a smaller paycheck, it may be necessary to alter how much you can pay back in bankruptcy.
6 min read Nov 15, 2024 -
What does it mean to be rich?
A new survey goes over what people think is required to be rich.
5 min read Nov 13, 2024 -
How to navigate financial stress
Financial stress can impact your life, but you can do something about it.
5 min read Nov 13, 2024 -
How to choose a credit repair company
It’s important to be careful when choosing which credit repair company to go with.
6 min read Nov 11, 2024 -
Alternative ways to pay down credit card debt
Here’s how you can pay down your credit card debt — without a debt consolidation loan.
6 min read Nov 08, 2024