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
-
Kids’ 529 plans risked by my student loan
You may not need to worry about your creditors going after your children’s college funds.
3 min read May 14, 2012 -
Doubling over with debt
Find out how college kids can avoid taking on too much student loan debt.
2 min read Apr 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 -
Can wages be garnished for old debt?
Old debt never dies, but there is an expiration on a creditor’s ability to garnish wages.
3 min read Feb 06, 2012 -
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 Feb 03, 2012 -
What to do when unemployment won’t cover expenses
As the emergency fund dwindles, there are options for staying afloat while being unemployed.
3 min read Jan 16, 2012 -
12 myths about bankruptcy
Facing bankruptcy is bad enough. Don’t dig a deeper hole with faulty assumptions.
3 min read Nov 04, 2011 -
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 -
Will bankruptcy solve mortgage crisis?
Debts, including mortgages in foreclosure, might be a good reason to see if bankruptcy can help you.
2 min read Aug 23, 2011