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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
John Russo

March 25, 2026

Can't pay your debt? Learn how to negotiate credit card debt settlement with creditors by yourself or with a professional debt settlement company.

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What Is a Balance Transfer?
Richard Barrington

March 25, 2026

What is a balance transfer? A credit card balance transfer is one way to potentially pay less interest on credit card debt and pay debt off faster. Learn how to do a balance transfer.

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What Is Credit Counseling?
Richard Barrington

March 25, 2026

What is credit counseling? Find out here how credit counseling works and what to consider if you're looking for help with debt.

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What Are Debt Strategies?
Richard Barrington

March 25, 2026

Debt relief companies can help you get out of debt faster. Debt strategies include debt consolidation, debt management, and debt settlement.

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Should You Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Debt?
Housten Donham

March 25, 2026

Using your home equity to pay off debt could be a smart choice. But it's important to know the pros and cons before paying off debt with a home equity loan.

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How to Become Debt-Free This Year
Housten Donham

March 25, 2026

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to tackle your credit card debt, let us help. Read on to learn about effective ways to get out of credit card debt.

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7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
Kailey Hagen, CFP

March 25, 2026

Healthcare bills aren't set in stone. Here are seven ways you could reduce your healthcare costs.

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6 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
Lyle Daly

March 24, 2026

Parenthood has lots of surprises—some fun, some not so much. Here are the unexpected costs to watch out for.

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How to Do a Debt Snowball
Brittney Myers

March 24, 2026

Struggling to stay motivated while paying off debt? The debt snowball method could be the solution that energizes you.

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How to Save $1,000 a Month: These Money Moves Add Up
Natasha Etzel

March 24, 2026

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start small. Here are a few tips to save as much as $1,000 a month.

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How to Create an Emergency Fund
Kailey Hagen, CFP

March 24, 2026

Your emergency fund is one of the most important financial tools you can have. Here's how to build one.

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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Ben Gran

March 24, 2026

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

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6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals
Lyle Daly

March 24, 2026

Everyone wants the best deals leading up to the holidays. Check out these 6 Black…

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Seven Easy Ways to Save for Christmas
Ashley Maready

March 23, 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

March 23, 2026

Here's how to take a family vacation without going into debt.

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5 Steps to Get Debt-Free Fast
Ashley Maready

March 23, 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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What is a Credit Card Debt Relief Program?
Brittney Myers

March 23, 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, CFP

March 23, 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 Couples Get Out of Debt
Maurie Backman

March 23, 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

March 23, 2026

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

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

March 23, 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 about that here.

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
Ben Gran

March 22, 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

March 22, 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

March 22, 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)

March 22, 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

March 22, 2026

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

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