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3 Credit Cards That Let You Pay Off Debt for Free
Karla Bowsher on August 22, 2017
You have more options than ever for paying off debt without losing a single cent to interest charges or transfer fees.
Ask Stacy — Will Paying Old Unpaid Debts Improve My Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 28, 2017
Here’s how to improve your credit score if you have debt in collections. Paying it off may or may not be the answer.
Join Trump in Pledging to Help Pay Down U.S. Debt
Karla Bowsher on January 12, 2017
The president-elect plans to try to help pay down the nation’s debt. Here is how you can do your part.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Single Best Way to Pay Down Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2016
Every January, we resolve to do things like pay down debt. And about this time every year, our enthusiasm begins to fade. Did you resolve to become debt-free this year? Read this.
Student Loan Debt? Be Careful With Income-Based Repayment
Guest Blogger on March 17, 2015
Repayment programs that provide relief on a month-to-month basis come with other costs down the road.
Should You Use Your Savings to Pay Off Debt?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2014
We can help you figure out what might make the most sense for you and your money.
7 Reasons Why Your Debt Repayment Plan Isn’t Working
Allison Martin on October 20, 2014
Drowning in debt? Here are some mistakes that could be hindering you from eliminating those outstanding balances.
The 2 Words That Could Get You Out of Paying a Debt
Guest Blogger on October 8, 2014
The vast majority of consumers don’t show up to court when they’re sued over debt, but arriving to say a few words could be a game-changer for your credit.
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.
Court Halts Collection of Alleged ‘Phantom’ Payday Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on July 2, 2014
A Georgia-based operation allegedly used deception and illegal threats to collect fake payday loan debts.
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.
Feds Snatch Kids’ Tax Refunds to Pay Off Parents’ Old Debts
Krystal Steinmetz on April 11, 2014
Uncle Sam is intercepting some taxpayers’ tax refund checks to collect on Social Security overpayments made to their parents — even decades ago.
Ask an Expert: Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
Guest Blogger on August 29, 2013
The best way to prioritize debt payment will save you the most money in the short run and also help your credit score long into the future.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Forgiven Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 19, 2013
Imagine enduring a foreclosure, then adding some salt to the wound with a giant tax bill. It can happen with all types of loans and credit card debts.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Card to Pay Down Debt?
Jason Steele on December 20, 2012
Can a credit card help you eliminate debt? Used properly, there’s one that can.
Some Still Paying Off 2011 Holiday Debt
Brandon Ballenger on December 3, 2012
Instead of “self-gifting,” many holiday shoppers might want to pay down debt.
Save for Retirement or Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Angela Colley on August 10, 2012
Whenever you find an extra dollar or two, knowing what to do with it can make you richer. So which would you do – add it your retirement account, or pay off the plastic?
Ask Stacy: If I Settle a Debt, Do I Have to Pay Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 29, 2012
Having debt you can’t pay is taxing. But as it turns out, walking away from your debts can be even more taxing. Thinking of debt settlement? Read this first.
The Best Way to Pay Off Debt
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2011
Debt: Most of us have (lots of) it, and few of us want to talk about it. That may mean we’re throwing away money, because the intuitive way to pay debts off is not the best.
Ask Stacy: Do I Keep My Savings or Pay off Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 1, 2011
It’s a question many of us face: We have money in a savings account earning next to nothing, while at the same time we’re paying interest on borrowed money. Crazy? Maybe. But maybe not…
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