Kimberly Rotter

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

Ready to tackle your credit card balances? Here's how to break it down and know which one to pay off first.

You have to eat. But prices keep going up. Learn some old and new tricks that might help keep grocery costs down.

For many of us, selling a car is a no-go, even if payments get too high. Here’s how to handle it.

When you finally get out of debt, you don't want to dive back into borrowing too much again. Here's how you can avoid falling back into the debt trap.

You can correct at least some kinds of credit report damage from missed student loan payments. Here’s how.

A mechanic's lien could happen if you don’t pay a contractor. Learn how to get a lien released.

Maxing-out credit cards? Higher credit utilization could lower your credit score. See if you might need debt relief.

The 7-in-7 rule helps protect you from harassment by debt collectors. Here’s how it works—and what it doesn't cover.

Your emergency fund could shield you from debt. Read on to see how much savings it takes to stay debt-free.