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Most Americans carry debt in retirement. How to save for retirement and retire debt-free.

Learn the best way to get out of credit card debt. Get rid of debt with debt consolidation, debt management, debt negotiation, debt relief, or debt acceleration.

What is a home equity line of credit (HELOC)? What do you need to qualify for a HELOC?. Learn more about how a HELOC works.

Debt consolidation guide shows you how to consolidate credit card debt and other loans. Learn debt consolidation pros and cons and debt consolidation mistakes.

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

Learn how to deal with debt collection agencies and bill collectors. What to say to bill collectors and when you can avoid paying a collection agency.

A refinance loan is a loan you use to refinance debt for a lower payment, better interest rate or other benefit. Learn when to refinance and refinance alternatives for debt.

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.

Only making minimum payments on your credit card month after month? Find out how long it could take you to pay them off and how much extra it could cost.

Medical costs and debt are a constant headache for millions of Americans. Learn why and how to cut healthcare costs in your life.

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, so now is a good time to…

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The new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill includes another round of stimulus checks. If you receive…

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The pandemic has created a strenuous environment for many Americans, especially when it comes to their finances. Even as 2020 comes to an end, nearly half of working Americans say their income is still less than what it was pre-pandemic. While vaccines bring the hope that things will eventually return to something like normal, financialRead more Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID

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

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With the challenges of 2020, this can be a difficult year to give to charity.…

The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…

Even if you don’t make a ton of money, you can still feel rich during…