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Do medical bills affect your credit? New federal rules may cause changes, but you can still protect yourself
Medical debt under $500 is now off your credit reports, even if it goes into collections.
8 min read Oct 10, 2025 -
You’re debt-free, now what? Turn your money habits into financial freedom for life
Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders. After [...]
4 min read Oct 09, 2025 -
Protect your health and your wealth: 5 tips to beat medical debt
Even though I have enough saved for early retirement, I still worry. As someone with lifelong chronic conditions, I know all too well how healthcare costs can creep up, even when everything else seems [...]
5 min read Oct 08, 2025 -
Sure, Prime Day has good deals. But here’s what Amazon doesn’t want you to know
There’s more to Prime Day than meets the eye, like “discounts” and fake reviews.
5 min read Oct 07, 2025 -
Best credit counseling services
These credit counseling companies can help you get much-needed financial relief.
4 min read Sep 30, 2025 -
Top credit-building apps of 2025
Credit-building apps can help you improve your credits quickly and easily.
3 min read Sep 24, 2025 -
What is debt forgiveness?
Debt forgiveness is helpful, but it’s not a Get Out of Jail Free card. Here are some pros and cons to consider.
9 min read Sep 22, 2025 -
What do the different versions of FICO scores mean?
What are the different types of FICO credit scores?
5 min read Sep 22, 2025 -
What assets can creditors take away in a bankruptcy?
When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
5 min read Sep 22, 2025 -
What credit score do you start with?
Learn what credit score you start with and how to build good credit from scratch.
7 min read Sep 16, 2025