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The debt relief program is a way to reduce what you owe on credit cards and other debt by convincing creditors to accept less than you owe. Find out more here.

A 401(k) plan is a way to save and invest for retirement, and your employer might even match your contributions. Find out how they work here.

Learn how to protect your identity online while you’re shopping during the holidays or any other time of year. Find out more here.

Filing for bankruptcy can cost very little—or hit your wallet hard. Here’s what you need to know about the costs.

An HSA could lower your taxes while helping you avoid medical debt. Read on to see if an HSA is right for you.

Debt settlement could be a powerful debt relief tool. Here's how to know whether it's the right option for you.

You can get a fresh copy of your credit report for free every week. Learn how, and why it matters.

Looking for a dual-purpose debit card? A prepaid debit card lets you do business online and avoid debt, all without needing a bank account. Here’s how it works.

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

Are you paying your credit card too often—or not often enough? Here's when to make one payment or multiple each month.

Hidden fees, exorbitant interest rates, and high-pressure sales tactics—oh my! Avoid these lender red flags.

Credit counseling could help you but it’s usually not free. Learn more here.

Loan consolidation is also known as debt consolidation. You can improve your finances by taking a new loan to pay off credit card debt, student loans, or medical bills.

Unpaid credit card debt may fall off your credit report in 7 years, but you may still have to pay it. Find out what your rights are.

Americans are using stimulus checks on bills, essentials, savings, and paying down debt. But using…

While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime.

Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…

You’ve got leverage—you can sue debt collectors who don’t follow the rules. Read up on the details.

Help yourself get out of debt with these lifestyle changes and better money management.

It's normal to question whether you'll need to skip a loan payment during these precarious…

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...

If you receive a summons for credit card debt, it’s in your best interest to respond and not ignore it. Learn more about what to do when you get a court summons.

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

Find out how to save money and make payments easier to manage by refinancing credit card debt.

Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.

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