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A Debt Collector Keeps Calling, But Says I Don’t Have to Pay!
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2014
A reader wrote to us to ask about collections calls she’s getting about her late husband’s store credit card, a debt the collector says she doesn’t owe.
Cheated Soldiers Will Get $92M in Debt Relief, Feds Say
Krystal Steinmetz on August 1, 2014
Rome Finance’s predatory lending scheme affected 17,800 soldiers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.
9 Secrets Your Debt Collector Doesn’t Want You to Know
Allison Martin on August 1, 2014
Debt collectors have their tricks of the trade to convince people they need to pay up big, right now.
Banks Make $1 Billion Helping US Firms ‘Move’ Overseas
Krystal Steinmetz on July 30, 2014
Corporations looking for a lower tax bill are taking their headquarters out of the U.S.
A Third of U.S. Adults Have Debt ‘in Collections,’ Report Says
Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2014
The new study is based on the review of credit files from TransUnion. Does the large number surprise you?
Free Credit Scores: Help or Hindrance?
Marilyn Lewis on July 21, 2014
Free credit scores are available like never before. But are they making things clearer or causing confusion?
Protect Yourself From This Phantom Debt Collection Scam
Krystal Steinmetz on July 7, 2014
Fraudsters are trying to collect on phony debts by harassing your family and friends.
Student Loan Debt: Real Crisis or Really Whiny Kids?
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 7, 2014
Rising student loan debt has some people wringing their hands with concern. Is a crisis looming or is the issue overblown? You decide.
Survey Finds That Fewer Parents Will Help Pay for College
Krystal Steinmetz on July 4, 2014
Still, the majority of parents plan to help out with college expenses. One in 3 parents think the child should shoulder most of the cost.
7 Tips to Help Get Your Mortgage Application Approved
Allison Martin on June 3, 2014
In the market for a mortgage? Here are seven simple actions you can take to tip the application process in your favor.
Being Harassed by Debt Collectors? Here’s What to Do
Dan Schointuch on May 30, 2014
Being harassed by a debt collector? You might be able to get a free lawyer on your side.
6 Recurring Expenses That Don’t Help Your Credit Score
Allison Martin on May 30, 2014
Looking to give your credit score a boost? Here are six regular expenses that won’t help you accomplish your objective even though you think they might.
7 Steps to Get Ruthless About Paying Off Your Debt
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 20, 2014
Ready to get serious about paying off your debt? Read this step-by-step guide about how to find the money to make it happen.
5 Quick Ways for Couples to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
Allison Martin on May 12, 2014
Here are a few ways for you and your partner to get on the same page before debt causes damage to your marriage.
When Your Student Loan Debt Shouldn’t Be Your First Priority
Guest Blogger on May 6, 2014
Repaying your student debt may feel like it should be your top priority, but a financial expert says there are other places you should put your money first.
7 Bad Pieces of Get-Out-of-Debt Advice
Guest Blogger on May 5, 2014
Advice from friends can be helpful at times, but here are some pieces of debt advice that it’s best to ignore.
Could Your Outstanding Debt Land You in Jail?
Allison Martin on April 23, 2014
There are several ways that failure to pay what you owe can put you behind bars.
Can a Debt Collector Remove Data From Your Credit Report?
Guest Blogger on March 20, 2014
If you’re hoping to negotiate a debt settlement, be aware that tactics that were useful a decade ago could backfire now.
Survey: 1 in 3 Americans Have More Credit Card Debt Than Savings
Krystal Steinmetz on March 18, 2014
A recent survey finds that fewer people have enough money in rainy-day savings to pay off their credit card debt.
Help! I Can’t Afford My Tax Bill
Allison Martin on February 25, 2014
Facing a big, unaffordable tax bill from the IRS? Here’s what you can do to alleviate some of the stress.
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