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Splitting up card payments might help the budget, but is there a downside? Here's what happens with multiple payments.

If foreclosure is a possibility, stay calm and consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here’s how it could help save your home.

Community property is a legal term for assets and debts acquired in a marriage. Learn how community property rules could impact divorce and inheritance.

If your debt has gone to collections, debt collection calls can be intrusive and stressful. Learn your rights and how to stop debt collector calls.

Not sure whether a secured or unsecured card is right for you? Here’s how to make the right choice.

You may have heard the term unsecured debt and wondered what it means. Learn more about unsecured debt, secured debt, and how to manage them both.

If you're facing a temporary pause to your paychecks during a government shutdown, what can you do?

Make the best possible debt consolidation decision (and dodge roadblocks) by knowing these four numbers.

Learn how to set up your budget, maintain your priorities, and make that debt go away.

Want to stop overspending? Learn how to create a bare-bones budget.

Financial hardship can put you behind on bills and spell trouble for your credit. Here's how to get back on track.

You can recover after falling behind on debt payments. We’ll show you how to get back on track.

Struggling with multiple credit card debts? Don’t worry. You have choices. Professionals could help, too. Learn how.

Babies are cute—and expensive. Here’s how to budget as a new parent and steer clear of debt.

No need to take a hardship withdrawal or 401(k) loan to pay off credit card debt. We’ll show you proven debt strategies.

High-interest debt can cost you a lot, quickly. Here’s what to do about it.

Consolidation could hurt or help your score. Here’s how to tell when it’s the right choice for you.

Minimum credit card payments mean more interest could impact your credit score. Find out why your payments matter.

Debt settlement could help you significantly reduce your debt and put it behind you. Find out how much you could offer.

Credit card consolidation can make it easier to pay off credit card balances. Learn how to successfully consolidate credit card debt and avoid credit consolidation mistakes.

Learn about the bankruptcy options available to individuals. Bankruptcy options for individuals include Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11.

A study from the L. William Seidman Research Institute found that Freedom Debt Relief helps…

Surprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic is the perfect time to get your credit card debt under…

Loan forbearance might be a good solution if you’re struggling. Here’s how to talk to your creditors about it.

The extra $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits may be coming to an end…

Two of the most popular debt payoff strategies—and the one you’ll actually stick to.