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What is the difference between secured and unsecured debt?
There tends to be an involuntary cringe when we think of debt, but the truth is that not all debt is bad for you. Part of your personal financial responsibility is knowing what is unsecured debt and what [...]
5 min read Jan 27, 2020
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How to get out of debt faster
If you are suffering from debt, you are not alone. In 2018, America’s total national household debt topped $13 trillion, affecting roughly 300 million people. Given the amount of debt Americans are carrying, [...]
4 min read Jan 27, 2020
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Getting a tax refund? Consider these financially responsible ways to use it
Tackle your debt, build emergency savings or invest this new year.
4 min read Jan 27, 2020
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Book review: Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties by Beth Kobliner
The Bankrate Book Club reviewed this personal finance book targeted to young professionals. Here’s what we liked.
4 min read Jan 24, 2020
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Payday loan debt consolidation: What it is and how it works
This strategy may help you pay off your debt over time and at a lower interest rate.
4 min read Jan 23, 2020
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Debt management plans: See if one is right for you
These plans may provide the resources, accountability and structure you need to pay off your debt.
4 min read Jan 23, 2020
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Best credit cards for wellness
Credit card rewards can help you maximize your wellness goals.
3 min read Jan 21, 2020
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The best debt relief companies of 2020
When you’re overwhelmed by debt, a debt relief company may offer relief.
5 min read Jan 21, 2020
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What is debt settlement?
When your bills are overwhelming, here’s one way forward.
5 min read Jan 21, 2020
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Starting over: How to rebuild your finances after experiencing financial abuse
Here are steps you can take to establish your independence after financial abuse and help ensure long-term financial health.
8 min read Jan 20, 2020