Debt Solutions Articles

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

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

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

It’s the most wonderful—and expensive—time of year. Here’s how to stay out of holiday debt.

Addressing your debt now can help you enjoy a debt-free retirement when you're ready to leave the 9-to-5 behind.

Dating someone with debt might seem like deal-breaker, but it doesn’t have to be. Here…

Switching up your usual could help you get rid of debt faster. Here are a few lifestyle choices that could help.

You can’t slash every expense, but here are a few that may be easier to cut than you’d expect.

Holiday debt sneaks up fast. These debt-free holiday tips help you shop, save, and skip it this year.

Emergency fund or debt payoff? Here's the order that actually works for both.

A clear priority order helps you pay off debt and build retirement savings without picking just one goal over the other.

Give every dollar a job. Here's how a zero-based budget helps you spend, save, and get ahead of debt.

One method clears your smallest balance first. The other saves the most interest. The gap is smaller than you'd think.

Debt stress is real, and it's treatable. Here's where to start, one small step at a time.

One changes how much you owe. The other changes how you repay it. Here's the difference.

Bankruptcy may wipe out debt, and the outcome depends on your situation. Know your options before you file.

A Freedom Debt Relief survey reveals that borrowers are looking for more than lower rates. They’re seeking stress relief and a clear path forward.

Here are eight debt settlement pitfalls that could cost you more than you expect.

Debt settlement can resolve unsecured debt for less than you owe, typically for a 15%–25% fee. See how it works and if it fits your situation.

Medical debt and your credit report: what shows up, what doesn't, and how to fix errors.

Broke and in debt? Learn what creditors could do, and where to find real help.

You don’t have to choose between saving and paying off debt — here’s how to do both, one smart step at a time.

Here are smart, practical ways to pay off student loans faster, from quick tweaks to federal forgiveness programs.

Making a realistic budget that prioritizes debt payoff is often the best and fastest way to become debt-free.

Your debt load is more than a number. It's the weight your monthly budget carries.

Debt settlement can cut what you owe, but it comes with real trade-offs. Here's how to weigh them.