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What does it mean if your debt is charged off as bad debt?
When a debt has been charged off, that doesn’t mean it’s wiped away.
4 min read Jul 30, 2020
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Balance transfer credit card vs. personal loan
Here are five things to consider when deciding how to consolidate credit card debt.
6 min read Jul 28, 2020
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Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan
Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.
6 min read Jul 14, 2020
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How soon can you file Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
A past Chapter 7 case won’t stop you from a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the future.
3 min read Jul 10, 2020
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Keeping your car in bankruptcy
Bankruptcy doesn’t have to mean losing your wheels. What can you do to keep them?
4 min read Jul 02, 2020
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Is now a good time to apply for a new credit card?
With the economy limiting financial institutions’ appetite for risk, getting approved for a new credit card has become more difficult.
4 min read Jul 01, 2020
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How to deal with debt collectors
You have rights when debt collectors contact you. Try these steps when you respond.
4 min read Jun 09, 2020
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Can creditors take your Social Security?
Social Security is protected from creditors in most cases, but there are exceptions.
5 min read Jun 02, 2020
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How to know if a debt collector is a scam
Here’s how to find out if a debt collector is legit.
4 min read May 28, 2020
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How to fight a creditor’s account levy
If a creditor taps your bank account, you have a few options to protect your money.
3 min read May 27, 2020
