Debt

Debt is a multi trillion dollar problem in America. If you look around you, you no doubt know somebody who has debt of some kind. You probably even have debt of your own you’re looking to pay off.

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Dealing with Old Medical Debt

Q: I have an outstanding medical bill from 2/2009 (DOS) for $92.00. I had a debt collector call me today. I am wondering if this medical

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5 Bad Habits That Keep You Deep in Debt

Nobody wants to be mired in debt. But if we’re honest about our financial patterns, we’ll admit to sometimes making poor money choices — at

A pile of envelopes, some labeled with "PAST DUE" and "FINAL NOTICE" stamps, lie scattered on a surface, hinting at mounting debt.

How to Avoid Falling Deeper into Debt

None of us wants to have big debts hanging over our heads. There are smart ways to get them under control — tight budgeting, for instance —

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How to Become Debt-Free

o matter how good (or bad) you may be at managing money, if you’re carrying a lot of personal debt, those bills can erode the

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How I Paid Off My Credit Card Debt

Q: I just read your interview in USA Today. How did you manage to pay off $100,000 in credit card debt in only three years?

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Got Debt? 5 Financial Terms You Must Know

Getting a loan or obtaining new credit when you’re already in debt isn’t easy – especially if your credit rating has suffered for any reason

A calculator, three U.S. twenty-dollar bills, and a December 25 calendar cutout are placed on a green background, symbolizing holiday debt.

10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt Now

You’ve probably noticed that retailers are already gearing up for the holidays. So whether you’re ready or not, you’ll soon start seeing a lot of

A woman wearing a white shirt holds a mobile phone to her ear while biting her lip and scratching her head, appearing confused or worried, likely dealing with debt collectors.

5 Lies Debt Collectors May Tell You

Dealing with debt collection agencies is never pleasant and you may find that some are especially persistent —and rude. While debt collectors are required to

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5 Ways to Get Debt Free

If one of your financial resolutions is to become debt free, you may be looking at a pile of bills and fretting over how you’ll pay

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