Managing Debt
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Latest Articles
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Legal options for struggling co-signers
You already co-signed on a student loan. What’s the recourse if you have to make payments?
2 min read Jul 05, 2014 -
Loan co-signer worried about credit rating
If you co-signed a loan, here’s how to check whether your credit has been damaged.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
Don’t hurt co-signer’s credit by filing bankruptcy on car loan
Someone was nice enough to co-sign on your car loan. Don’t burn them by filing bankruptcy.
3 min read Nov 12, 2013 -
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 Nov 27, 2012 -
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 Oct 22, 2012 -
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 Oct 09, 2012 -
Pay student loans with retirement savings?
Take our economics refresher before repaying student loans using your 401(k) or IRA.
3 min read Mar 26, 2012 -
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 Oct 31, 2011 -
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 Sep 20, 2011 -
My girlfriend forged my name on $19K loan
When your significant other commits fraud, get legal and relationship advice.
3 min read May 19, 2011