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Kimberly Rotter

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Kimberly Rotter is a financial counselor and consumer credit expert who helps people with average or low incomes discover how to create wealth and opportunities. She’s a veteran writer and editor who has spent more than 30 years creating thousands of hours of educational content in every possible format.

Can My Social Security Be Garnished
Can Creditors Garnish Your Social Security Benefits?

March 2, 2026

Are your Social Security benefits at risk if you don't pay creditors? See which benefits are protected from garnishment.

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Options If You Can't Pay Credit Card Minimum Payments
Options If You Can't Pay Minimum on Credit Card

March 10, 2026

Can’t cover credit card minimum payments? Here are your options for dealing with debt you can't pay.

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How Do You Remove a Delinquent Student Loan from Your Credit Reports?
How Do You Remove a Delinquent Student Loan from Your Credit Reports?

April 1, 2026

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

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Maxed-Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It

March 11, 2026

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

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Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement or Consolidation Programs?
Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement or Consolidation Programs?

March 13, 2026

If your debt feels unmanageable, debt settlement or consolidation could help. Here’s who qualifies and how to choose.

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Debt Relief Myths and Realities
Debt Relief Myths and Realities

April 3, 2026

Struggling with debt you can't afford? Get the real story behind these debt relief myths to find out if it's for you.

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How Long After Debt Settlement Can I Buy a House?
How Long After Debt Settlement Can I Buy a House?

March 8, 2026

Debt settlement won't end your homeownership dreams for good, but it might delay them a bit. Here's the deal.

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Can't pay rent
What to Do if You Can't Pay Rent

March 9, 2026

Falling behind on rent isn't a one-way ticket to eviction. Know your rights, and learn your options.

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The Credit Card Burnout Study: How Many Americans Are Trapped in a Revolving Balance Cycle?

September 16, 2026

New data on 1,006 U.S. cardholders reveals who feels trapped in credit card debt and why they stay stuck. Learn more.

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