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Seven Easy Ways to Start Saving for Christmas
Ashley Maready

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

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7 Steps to Prepare For the Debt Settlement Process
Richard Barrington

August 30, 2025

Know your budget, know your goals, be ready to engage with your creditors. Learn more about getting ready for debt settlement.

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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

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

August 30, 2025

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)

August 30, 2025

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

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

August 30, 2025

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

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Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
Lindsay Vansomeren

August 30, 2025

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

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How Does Consumer Credit Counseling Work?
Rebecca Lake

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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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Finding Hope in Hardship: Understanding Your Emergency Debt Relief Options
Rebecca Lake

August 29, 2025

When you’re in financial distress, things can feel hopeless. But emergency debt relief can help ease your burden and put you on a path to stability.

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Do it Yourself Debt Strategies
Ashley Maready

August 29, 2025

This could be the right solution for you if you are able to consistently pay more than the minimum balance due each month.

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How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief
Ashley Maready

August 29, 2025

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

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5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt
Ben Gran

August 29, 2025

In tough times, you will need to work even harder to manage your small business…

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Debt Relief for the Unemployed
Peter Warden

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
Kailey Hagen

August 29, 2025

Our latest survey revealed that 60% of Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. If that…

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What Is Home Equity?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

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What Goes on Behind the Scenes of Your Credit Card?
Erik J. Martin

August 29, 2025

Learn how secured credit cards, cashback credit cards, rewards credit cards and travel credit cards work. And how to take cash advances on credit cards.

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