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.
February 16, 2023
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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There are no federal credit card debt forgiveness programs for people with disabilities. Creditors can sue you for unpaid debt. Still, they may be unable to collect on the judgment.
Read moreJuly 8, 2020
Unemployed with credit card debt? Here are ways to manage it: contact creditors, apply for aid, budget, avoid adding debt, and consider consolidation
Read moreAugust 1, 2022
Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.
Read moreJanuary 23, 2023
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.
Read moreJanuary 8, 2023
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.
Read moreDecember 25, 2022
A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving
Read moreFebruary 15, 2023
Paying off credit cards can help your credit scores in the long run. However, there are some situations where credit cards can hurt your scores if you're not careful.
Read moreNovember 29, 2022
Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.
Read moreJanuary 23, 2023
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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