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Owe the IRS? These tax debt relief programs could lower your bill or buy you time to pay.

A creditor won a court case against you. Here's what happens to your paycheck next.

A debt collector call doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's what to say, and what to skip.

A grace period could help you manage cash flow when bills are due, or save money on credit card purchases. Learn how to manage your grace periods.

Learn how to identify if you have too much debt, including the DTI ratio that signals trouble and six warning signs to watch for. Find out your next step.

A secured credit card can help you build or rebuild credit in a matter of months, backed by a small refundable deposit. Learn how it works.

A debt validation letter confirms what you owe within 30 days of first contact. Learn how to request one and protect your rights.

Bankruptcy isn't your only option. Here's what to try first.

Losing your health insurance is a problem, but you have 60 days to address it. Learn what to do here.

Retirement planning apps put saving, investing, and budgeting in the palm of your hand. Here are a few of the best.

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

Student loan forbearance differs for federal and private loans. Here’s how both can affect your credit score.

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

While unemployment doesn't directly hurt your credit, the fallout from it could. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Don’t buy into the 20% down payment myth. There are other options, and some may be right for you.

How do you prepare for a recession when you already struggle financially? Even in tough…

You might be surprised at how quickly your credit score could jump. Here are a few moves that could get you big points fast.

Food costs are up. Here’s how to budget for groceries at a time when prices are spiking.

Workers who struggle with managing debt face challenges that often spill over into the workplace. Employers can address this growing problem by embracing financial wellness benefits that improve employees’ productivity, retention...

Their first teacher is you. Make sure your kids are learning what they need to know about money.

Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.

Losing a job could throw your spouse and finances for a loop. Here’s how to cope.

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.

If you have five minutes a week, you can likely cut your grocery bill with couponing. Here's how to get started.