Rebecca Lake
Contributing Author
Rebecca Lake has over a decade of experience as a money expert, researching and writing hundreds of articles on retirement, investing, budgeting, banking, loans, saving money, and more. She has been published in over 20 online finance publications, including SoFi, Forbes, Chime, CreditCards.com, Investopedia, SmartAsset, Nerdwallet, Credit Sesame, LendingTree, and more.
April 24, 2025
What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...
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April 22, 2025
Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.
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April 23, 2025
Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.
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April 30, 2025
You may seek debt-relief services when you need help with debt. Companies that provide such services work with your creditors on your behalf to reduce...
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April 29, 2025
Unemployed with credit card debt? Here are ways to manage it: contact creditors, apply for aid, budget, avoid adding debt, and consider consolidation
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April 24, 2025
Carrying credit card debt won't lead to jail time, even if you default. However, you could face other legal action if you fail to pay.
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April 30, 2025
Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.
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May 1, 2025
Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.
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