Managing Debt
Whether you are looking to consolidate credit card debt or are looking for complete debt relief, get the advice and tools you need to manage your debt.
Debt Basics
Latest Articles
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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 Dec 05, 2023 -
How to get out of debt with a low income
The average consumer has about $6,000 and $11,700 worth of credit card and personal loan debt, respectively. Add car payments, medical bills and other forms of debt into the mix, and you can find it even [...]
6 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Tips for recovering from bankruptcy that you can start working at now
Bankruptcy will cloud your credit, but with time and discipline, you can recover.
7 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Can I get back fees for unfiled bankruptcy?
Learn whether or not it’s possible to get an advance fee refunded from a lawyer.
3 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for
Here’s how to find out if a debt collector is legit.
6 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Feeling broke in a bad economy? Here are 4 ways to cope
With a possible recession coming, we get advice from three financial experts on how to survive the tough times.
8 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Good debt vs. bad debt: How different debts affect your finances
Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.
3 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
Who is responsible for debt after divorce?
It may seem like the only way out, but divorce could actually make debt problems worse.
6 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
How to get out of debt without paying
Debt settlement options exist, but they may come with long-term ramifications.
6 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
Can a debt collector repo your car?
Debt collectors can’t touch your car in most cases, but there are exceptions.
4 min read Dec 04, 2023