Debt Solutions Articles

Making a lump-sum payment isn't the only way to handle your taxes. Check out these other repayment options.

Understanding your debt and making a plan could take a lot of stress out of the equation.

Looking for tips on how to manage debt as a freelancer? Here are some strategies that can make debt management easier.

Repossession can leave you without a car, but you don't have to be stuck with leftover debt from a deficiency balance.

Unpaid medical bills can go to collections. Here's how to handle it.

If you're coerced into debt, you have the right to dispute the balances. Here’s how to get your financial life back.

Roth IRAs give you a lot of flexibility with your retirement money. But should you use yours to get out of debt?

If you're struggling with your debts, one option is to enroll in a debt management program, which may help you with a debt strategy and get better rates.

Own a home and have equity? Find out if selling your house to pay off debt is a good idea.

Don't let holiday debt drag on. Here's how to wipe out that debt and avoid a repeat.

Your shared bank account could be at risk if either you have unpaid debts. Learn how to protect yourselves.

Want to use your tax refund to pay off debt? Debt relief could get bigger results than minimum payments. Here’s how.

The 7-in-7 rule helps protect you from harassment by debt collectors. Here’s how it works—and what it doesn't cover.

Want to pay off your student loan debt faster? Here’s how I paid off student loans, and which money moves helped most.

Sued for an overdraft balance? You have options, and you'll be okay. Here's what to do next.

Debt collectors can call often—but not endlessly. Learn the rules about how often they’re allowed to call.

Owe money to a gym? Don't get caught in a collections trap for unpaid membership fees.

Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.

Your emergency fund could shield you from debt. Read on to see how much savings it takes to stay debt-free.

Save your relationship from financial infidelity. Here's how you can start the conversation with your partner.

Don’t let lingering wedding debt fester. Here are four ways to pay it off.

A mechanic's lien could happen if you don’t pay a contractor. Learn how to get a lien released.

For many of us, selling a car is a no-go, even if payments get too high. Here’s how to handle it.

You can correct at least some kinds of credit report damage from missed student loan payments. Here’s how.

Don’t let nationwide debt averages drive you. Your debt can be conquered no matter how it compares.

When you finally get out of debt, you don't want to dive back into borrowing too much again. Here's how you can avoid falling back into the debt trap.