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Make Money for Your Holiday Budget Now with Work-from-Home Gigs
Ben Gran

November 13, 2025

Want to have a richer holiday season without debt? Easy work-from-home gigs could earn you money for the holidays.

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10 Holiday Shopping Debt Traps You Need to Avoid
Kimberly Rotter

November 13, 2025

Far too many people end up with holiday debt regrets, but you can avoid them with careful budgeting and smart shopping.

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Ben Gran

November 13, 2025

Changing jobs? You might get COBRA health insurance. But it can be costly. Learn more about who pays for COBRA coverage.

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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?
Kailey Hagen

November 13, 2025

Your credit score probably updates more than you think. Here's what you need to know to stay on top of it.

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What Is Secured Debt?
Rebecca Lake

November 13, 2025

When a financial hardship strikes, you need a plan for managing secured debt, so you don't risk losing your collateral.

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Debt Settlement Pros and Cons
Gideon Sandford

November 12, 2025

What are debt settlement pros and cons? Before signing up for a debt settlement program, learn about the benefits and pitfalls including...

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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
John Russo

November 12, 2025

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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How to Write a Debt Settlement Letter
Rebecca Lake

November 12, 2025

A well-written debt settlement letter is crucial to the debt negotiating process. Learn how to craft one here.

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What Is a Balance Transfer?
Richard Barrington

November 12, 2025

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

November 12, 2025

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

November 12, 2025

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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Debt Settlement Companies: What They Are and How to Find One
John Russo

November 12, 2025

Before signing up for a debt settlement company, learn about the risks and benefits of debt settlement by asking the company these 4 questions.

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

November 12, 2025

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

November 12, 2025

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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Ready to Teach Money Skills at Home?
Dana George

November 12, 2025

Their first teacher is you. Make sure your kids are learning what they need to know about money.

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6 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
Lyle Daly

November 12, 2025

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

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7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
Kailey Hagen

November 12, 2025

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

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How to Create an Emergency Fund
Kailey Hagen

November 12, 2025

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

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Here’s Your Secret Credit-Rebuilding Weapon After Debt Relief
Ashley Maready

November 12, 2025

Got the credit score blues? Chin up—we’ll share our favorite secret weapon for building a higher credit score.

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How to Avoid 8 Common Debt Settlement Pitfalls
Kailey Hagen

November 12, 2025

Understanding and preparing for these debt settlement pitfalls can save you a lot of stress.

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

November 12, 2025

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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Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy for Debt Problems: Which Is Better?
Maurie Backman

November 12, 2025

Struggling with debt? We’ll walk you through debt consolidation and bankruptcy to find your best method.

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6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals
Lyle Daly

November 12, 2025

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

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Seven Easy Ways to Start Saving for Christmas
Ashley Maready

November 12, 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

November 12, 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

November 12, 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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