Managing Debt
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Debt Basics
Latest Articles
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Coping with debt when you’re laid off
If you’re worried about how job loss might affect your debt, here’s what you need to know.
8 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
How making $80K a year in America can still lead to financial distress
Here’s why making “good money” may no longer be enough to avoid financial insecurity.
7 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
The first step to paying off debt
Like a journey of a thousand miles, paying debt begins with a single step.
6 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
The psychological perks of paying off debt
When debt is paid off, the benefits go well beyond the bank.
5 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
How much does debt settlement affect your credit score?
Debt settlement can help you get out of debt faster, but it will impact your credit.
6 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
Medical debt consolidation: What it is and how to do it
Learn when to consider medical debt consolidation and how to move forward with the process.
7 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
Debt relief and credit scams
If you are considering working with a debt relief company, make sure to watch out for debt relief and credit scams.
4 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
What is an automatic stay in bankruptcy?
An automatic stay lets you work out your finances before creditors can collect debt.
4 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
What to do if a collector ‘parks’ debt on your credit report
Debt parking refers to the practice of debt collectors reporting debts to credit agencies without prior communication with consumers.
3 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
What is a debtor? The definition and how it differs from a creditor
It may be a scary term, but it’s fairly common for someone to be a debtor.
3 min read Oct 27, 2023