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Seven Easy Ways to Start Saving for Christmas
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Saving for Christmas or the whole holiday season doesn't have to be a stressful endeavor…

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5 Ways to Take an Affordable Family Vacation This Summer
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

What is good debt vs. bad debt? Learn about how good debt can help your finances and how to conquer bad debt that could be holding you back.

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5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Five steps you can take to get debt-free faster so you can start to enjoy the benefits now and in the future.

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Teach Your Kids How to Use a Credit Card Before College
Lyle Daly

January 2, 2026

Before they go to college, or maybe even before, you'll want to teach your kids…

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10 Home-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Ben Gran

January 2, 2026

Buying a home? Don’t make these costly home-buying mistakes. Here are our tips for acing the home-buying process.

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What are Credit Card Debt Relief Programs?
Brittney Myers

January 2, 2026

Ready to get rid of your credit card debt? A credit card debt relief program could be the right option for you.

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What Is a Commercial Loan?
Kailey Hagen

January 2, 2026

Commercial loans can help you take your business to the next level. Here's what you need to know about them.

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How to Manage Student Loan Debt
Cole Tretheway

January 2, 2026

Student loans can be a lot to manage, but you’ve got choices. Learn clear steps to pay less and stress less.

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How Couples Get Out of Debt
Maurie Backman

January 2, 2026

Tackling debt together could help you financially—and in communicating as a couple. Read on for tips.

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How Does Student Loan Debt Affect Mental Health?
Ashley Maready

January 2, 2026

Student loan debt got you down? Don’t despair—there are ways to get ahead of what you owe.

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Too Much Debt? Identify and Learn the Signs of Too Much Debt
John Russo

January 2, 2026

Learn ;how to identify if you have too much debt. Including six signs of people that have too much debt and the first step to deal with too much debt.

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How a Debt Management Plan Could Help You Get Back on Track
Jane Meggitt

January 2, 2026

Are your debts at risk of going off the rails? A debt management plan can get you back on track and give you a brighter financial future. Learn more...

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
Ben Gran

January 2, 2026

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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What’s it Like to Go Through Debt Relief?
Richard Barrington

January 1, 2026

Debt relief is an emotional journey with highs and lows, but can be ultimately very rewarding

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Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
Lindsay Vansomeren

January 1, 2026

A road trip starts with figuring out the route, and the same is true for your debt payoff journey.

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How to Plan for Financial Emergencies While Paying Off Debt
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 1, 2026

Budget, save a little, and pay down a little, and you can eventually be debt-free and ready for emergencies.

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Should You Pay Off Debt or Save for Retirement First?
Rebecca Lake

January 1, 2026

You want to pay off debt, but you also want to retire someday. Learn how you could do both.

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Can You Cancel a Debt Settlement Contract?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 1, 2026

A reputable debt relief company won't give you a hard time about canceling. Here’s what to do.

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How Does Consumer Credit Counseling Work?
Rebecca Lake

January 1, 2026

When you need help with budgeting and debt, you may turn to consumer credit counseling. Find out more about credit counseling and how it works.

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What Is a Government Debt Relief Program?
Richard Barrington

January 1, 2026

Government debt relief programs exist for student debt, tax debt, and certain mortgage debt. However, there is no government credit card debt program, so...

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How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief
Ashley Maready

January 1, 2026

What is student loan debt relief and how to get student loan debt forgiveness.

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Debt Relief for the Unemployed
Peter Warden

January 1, 2026

You can still access debt relief if you’re unemployed, but you have fewer options. Discover how you can manage debt while jobless.

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10 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Meal on a Budget
Maurie Backman

January 1, 2026

Holiday food doesn't have to mean overspending. Learn how to save money here.

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What Is Home Equity?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 1, 2026

Home Equity: Learn how to calculate home equity, how much home equity can you borrow against, types of home equity loans and about taking home equity out of your house.

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What Is Debt Consolidation?
Richard Barrington

January 1, 2026

What is debt consolidation? Learn about debt consolidation loans, debt consolidation companies, and how to consolidate debt.

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