Managing Debt
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Latest Articles
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How to protect parents from creditors?
Aging parents with bad credit are easy prey for creditors. Here’s how to protect them.
2 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
How can co-signer be kept in loop on loan?
You co-signed for a pal who has stuck you with the loan. Don’t be dissed by the lender, too.
2 min read Apr 09, 2021 -
Rebuild credit history with bankruptcy?
Old credit blunders are in the past. Work on building your present credit history for the future.
2 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
Doubling over with debt
Find out how college kids can avoid taking on too much student loan debt.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Pay student loans with retirement savings?
Take our economics refresher before repaying student loans using your 401(k) or IRA.
3 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
Spend a windfall or squirrel it away?
With debts and desires, is it your destiny to spend a windfall? Here’s hoping you’ll say no.
3 min read May 15, 2024 -
12 myths about bankruptcy
Facing bankruptcy is bad enough. Don’t dig a deeper hole with faulty assumptions.
3 min read May 16, 2024 -
Rich man’s old debts won’t hurt new loan
Check your credit score to ensure financial skeletons don’t derail plans to buy a rental property.
3 min read Feb 24, 2021 -
Set strict contract terms for family loans
Don’t let freeloading kids slide on a family loan. Make them pay it off with interest.
3 min read Feb 02, 2021 -
My girlfriend forged my name on $19K loan
When your significant other commits fraud, get legal and relationship advice.
3 min read Feb 03, 2021