Ashley Maready

Understanding your debt and making a plan could take a lot of stress out of the equation.

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

Got the credit score blues? Chin up—we’ll share our favorite secret weapon for building a higher credit score.

A debt relief program could help you get rid of your debt for less than you owe. But is the right move?

Student loan debt got you down? Don’t despair—there are ways to get ahead of what you owe.

If your bank account is in the negative, it can cost you money. Find out how to clear a negative bank balance here.

Want to own a home again after a short sale? Here’s how to make it happen.

“Trust but verify” is a good motto when you’re borrowing money. Here’s how to tell when a lender might be a scammer.

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

Many people have experienced financial trauma. Healing is possible, for a better financial future.