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.
January 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.
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February 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.
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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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July 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
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November 16, 2022
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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