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How to navigate financial stress
Financial stress can impact your life, but you can do something about it.
5 min read Nov 13, 2024 -
How to choose a credit repair company
It’s important to be careful when choosing which credit repair company to go with.
6 min read Nov 11, 2024 -
Alternative ways to pay down credit card debt
Here’s how you can pay down your credit card debt — without a debt consolidation loan.
6 min read Nov 08, 2024 -
How to set up a debt payoff plan and stick to it
If you want to pay off debt, it’s important to come up with a plan you can stick to.
6 min read Nov 06, 2024 -
What is credit monitoring?
A credit monitoring service can help you identify and reverse unauthorized changes to your credit report. Your credit card may offer this protection as a free benefit, or you may prefer to pay for more [...]
6 min read Oct 31, 2024 -
Bankruptcy: What is a reaffirmation agreement?
If you’re going through bankruptcy, you may want to reaffirm some of your debts.
6 min read Oct 31, 2024 -
Study: Care for one infant costs at least 10% of a family’s yearly income in 48 states
A new Bankrate study reveals where infant care is the most and least affordable in the U.S.
12 min read Oct 28, 2024 -
The 5 most common types of bankruptcy
These are the five most common models of bankruptcy. Learn how they operate and who they’re good for.
6 min read Oct 24, 2024 -
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 Oct 23, 2024 -
How to get out of debt without paying
Debt settlement options exist, but they may come with long-term ramifications.
5 min read Oct 22, 2024