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Can I Surrender My Car If I Can’t Afford the Loan?
Ben Gran

March 12, 2026

Can’t pay your auto loan? You don’t have to wait for the repo man. Learn how to decide whether to surrender your car.

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What Is the Average Credit Card Balance in the U.S.?
Natasha Etzel

March 12, 2026

Five-figure credit card debt is common. Find out what you could do about it.

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What to Do if a Debt Collector Calls You for Someone Else's Debt
Maurie Backman

March 12, 2026

Debt collectors have to follow certain rules. Here’s what to do if you’re contacted for a debt you never racked up.

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Can You Fall Behind With a High Credit Score?
Kimberly Rotter

March 12, 2026

People with high credit scores are falling behind on credit card payments. Here’s what it means, and how to handle it.

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Which Credit Card Should I Pay Off First?
Kimberly Rotter

March 12, 2026

Ready to tackle your credit card balances? Here's how to break it down and know which one to pay off first.

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How to Build Credit as a College Student
Dana George

March 12, 2026

The ability to be invisible may work for superheroes, but it's not great for personal finances. Here's how to be seen.

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How to Stop Paying Credit Cards Legally: Your Complete Guide to Debt Relief Options [2025]
Rebecca Lake

March 12, 2026

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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How Will Coronavirus Impact My Retirement Savings?
Anna Baluch

March 12, 2026

The financial impact of coronavirus has many of us worried about retirement. Here are some…

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Coronavirus Program Tracker: Government Benefits and Private Programs for Americans
Molly Zilli

March 12, 2026

FDR has assembled a list of federal government benefits and programs that could help families…

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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
Justine Nelson

March 12, 2026

If you qualify and receive a stimulus check under the CARES Act, how could you…

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How to Avoid Coronavirus Financial Scams
Anna Baluch

March 12, 2026

Whenever there is an emergency, the scammers appear, and the pandemic is no exception. Learn…

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Are Debt Collectors Still Calling During Coronavirus?
Anna Baluch

March 12, 2026

Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, debt collectors may still call you. Find…

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A Coronavirus Financial Plan: 5 Steps
Steve Tanner

March 12, 2026

If the economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic has you worried, focusing on creating…

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Who Can Access Your Credit Report and See Your Credit Score? The List Is Longer Than You Might Expect
Ben Gran

March 12, 2026

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

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How to Cancel a Credit Card
Peter Warden

March 12, 2026

Learn how to cancel a credit card safely to protect your finances and your credit score.

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7 Bad Ways to Pay Off Debt (and What to Do Instead)
Lyle Daly

March 12, 2026

Trying to decide what to do about your debt? Check out these bad debt payoff methods so you know what not to do.

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Budgeting Hacks: Ways to Start or Improve Your Budget
Thilini Wijesinhe

March 12, 2026

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.

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How to Improve Your Financial Health
Kailey Hagen

March 12, 2026

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

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Ben Gran

March 12, 2026

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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New Jersey Debt Relief by the Numbers: 5-Year Debt Trends
Ben Gran

March 12, 2026

If you’re looking for New Jersey debt relief, you’re not alone. Debt balances in the Garden State have grown. See how New Jersey debt relief trends compare.

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Alabama Debt Relief by the Numbers: 5-Year Debt Trends
Kimberly Rotter

March 12, 2026

Are the finances of Alabama residents improving or getting worse? Find out how debt trends have changed among Alabama debt relief seekers.

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Irregular Income and Debt: What Do You Do?
Kimberly Rotter

March 12, 2026

An irregular income doesn’t have to stand in the way of getting debt-free. Here’s how to get there faster.

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How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2025 Guide
Maurie Backman

March 11, 2026

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

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Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich
Kailey Hagen

March 11, 2026

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

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How to Deal with Debt Collectors
Maurie Backman

March 11, 2026

Fielding debt collection calls can be very stressful. Learn how to deal with debt collectors and manage that stress better.

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