How to stay away from debt in 2020

How to Remove Debt Collections from your Credit Report

10 Ways to Prevent an Emergency From Driving You Into Debt

If you're caught short when life catches you short, don't panic. Instead, try these strategies to manage an emergency and avoid debt.

10 Steps To Escape From Debt & Build A Financial Future

Late last week, I received a very long and personal email from a reader named Susan. Her situation was dire: between the various payday loans and credit ca

7 Debt Repayment Tips from Someone Who’s Been There

When I graduated (as a newlywed) with a four-year degree, I also graduated with maxed out credit cards, student loans, and an auto loan. After two years of working, I had paid down some of the credit card debt, but a cross-country move and grad school ran the credit card debt back up, and added more to the student loans....

How I Went From $40,000 in Debt to a Millionaire by Age 30

A formulaic approach should work well for you, too -- no matter what types of goals you are pursuing.

From $70K in debt to $50K in savings: How I saved for my first home

After saving for three years, it's finally time to put that down payment on my dream house. Here's how I did it, and how you can too.

Warning from trade groups: Proposed CFPB debt collection rules could snag credit unions

A loophole in the CFPB’s proposed debt collection rules could allow the agency to take action against credit unions even though the rules were not intended for those institutions, trade groups recently warned. The CFPB has said the controversial debt collection rules are intended for third-party debt collectors. However, trade groups are warning that a …

I am overwhelmed with debt and bills from my divorce. What can I do?

By Gerri Detweiler Life after divorce can be stressful, with trying to adjust to your new life without your ex, and perhaps helping your children adjust as well. Getting a handle on your bills may …

Debt avalanche or debt snowball, what's your type?

There are lots of ways to get into debt, but two main ways to get out. Find out whether the avalanche or snowball method will give you the best shot at success.

How To Pay Down Debt: Strategies for Debt Payoff

Learn how to pay down debt with strategies from Better Money Habits. A debt payoff plan can help you gain control.

Get Out of Debt? Why?

Spending money can be a lot of fun, especially when credit keeps things going. It begs a very simple question — why bother getting out of debt?

How to manage debt

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What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan?

A debt consolidation loan is a way for those struggling with debt to pay off their unsecured debts more quickly. Debt consolidation loans are a type of personal loan, and you must meet a lender's requirements in order to qualify for one.

Tips to Live Debt-Free

If you’re an adult living in America, chances are you’re living with debt. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, roughly 80% of American adults are in financial debt. You can see how it happens, betw…

How to get out of debt

Maybe it was a big, unexpected expense. Maybe it’s crept up so gradually, you didn’t realize it. But no matter how it happens, we — almost all of us — find ourselves in debt at some point. It might be just enough to make you uncomfortable, or perhaps it has become a crushing, sleep-stealing weight …

Guide Kids Away from Credit Debt

Teach how credit card debt can damage one's finances and interest rates to kids and grandkids early so they learn financial responsibility.

Why Refi to Consolidate Debt

Paying off debt is something most of us want to do but often struggle to accomplish. Many people try to do it on their own and make little progress. The odds are in favor of the credit card companies and high interest lenders. We use debt to improve our lifestyles or help in tight circumstances. Using your home to eliminate debt incurred over time, in...

How to Deal With Debt

Tackling debt starts with formulating a plan. If you find yourself with debt starting to pile up, take the first step in becoming debt-free with these tips.