A Guide to Better Financial Health
As inflation spiked over the last two years, almost half of Americans have taken to relying more on credit cards to make ends meet. A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by consumer website Debt.com finds 45% of...
Debt is a part of life for many people, but when does it become too much? Debt can be a valuable tool for managing your finances, but too much debt can quickly become overwhelming....
What happens to debt after someone dies can be a complex issue, with many factors influencing the outcome. In the United States, there are various laws and regulations that dictate how different types of...
Credit card debt is a prevalent issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The ease of swiping a credit card can make it easy to overspend, and the high-interest rates associated with credit cards...
The term debt settlement comes from the idea that the creditor agrees to “settle” your account, and generally includes the closing of the account. Is debt settlement ever a legitimate and viable option? Yes,...
Three of the country’s largest credit reporting agencies are removing nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports, the companies announced in a joint statement Friday. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will eliminate billions of dollars from the...
Overcoming debt when you are overwhelmed by it is no small task. If you cannot resolve your credit problems alone or need additional assistance, you may wish to contact an agency like the Consumer...
If you have a credit card and are behind on your payments, you may have heard from debt collectors more than once, reminding you that you are late with your payment. Most times, you...
The relationship between stress and credit card debt is a very close and, unfortunately, widespread one. A Public Interest Research Group and Consumer Federation of America analysis has revealed some hard truths. The average...
Even though you may have a bad credit history, debt consolidation may be a way for you to take charge of and improve your credit. For most people, being in debt is just a...
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