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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 -
How to set up a debt payoff plan and stick to it
If you want to pay off debt, it’s important to come up with a plan you can stick to.
6 min read Nov 06, 2024 -
What is credit monitoring?
A credit monitoring service can help you identify and reverse unauthorized changes to your credit report. Your credit card may offer this protection as a free benefit, or you may prefer to pay for more [...]
7 min read Oct 31, 2024