Stacy Johnson recording a podcast
The Anatomy of a Debt Crisis

on September 4, 2020

In this week’s podcast: We talk to someone I know who describes what it’s like to dig a debt hole — and to finally fix it.

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The 15 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Bachelor’s Degree

on August 20, 2020

You don’t need a four-year degree — or the potential student loans — to make a living. These jobs require an associate’s degree or less education.

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Americans Worry About Paying Credit Card If COVID Surge Continues

on August 11, 2020

Concerns arise as many people have taken on more credit card debt in these tough times

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Pay With Points: What Issuers Offer It, How It Works

on June 15, 2020

As more lenders embrace the credit card redemption option Pay with Points, it’s getting easier to effortlessly pay for purchases with your rewards. Not sure if your card issuer offers it? Read on to find out which ones do, and how you can redeem your points while you shop.

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Some 11 Million Homeowners Can Cut Their Mortgage Payments With Refinancing

on June 12, 2020

More people have become eligible for refinancing as mortgage rates have steadily moved lower in recent months.

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Coronavirus: What to Do If You’re Unemployed and Have Credit Card Debt

on March 31, 2020

Millions of Americans have suddenly found themselves out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some steps you can take if you’ve lost your job and you have credit card debt.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Pay Off 10 Years From Now

on December 27, 2019

Act now, and you won’t be filled with regret in 2030.

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9 Tips for Finding Trustworthy Debt Help You Can Afford

on December 24, 2019

Resolving to go debt-free is a great way to start the new year. Get the right help with these pointers.

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Resolutions 2020: Crush Your Debt in 3 Simple Steps

on December 23, 2019

Skip regret and become debt-free in the new year. It takes a little fortitude, but it’s as simple as 1-2-3.

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Should I Use Savings to Pay Off My Mortgage?

on December 23, 2019

Which is better: Money in the bank, or a debt-free home? It depends.

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2-Minute Money Manager: Good Versus Bad Debt — What’s the Difference?

on August 12, 2019

Not all debt is a downer. In fact, some debt can make you rich. Here’s how to tell good debt from bad.

Paying too much
Stop Overpaying for These 13 Things

on July 14, 2019

Avoid these foolish purchases and keep your wallet fat.

Pay 0% on Balance Transfers Until September 2020
Pay 0% on Balance Transfers Until September 2020

on June 13, 2019

This great offer can give you a reprieve from high-interest debt while you implement your strategy to pay off credit card balances.

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2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?

on May 27, 2019

One way to get ahead of debt is to borrow in the form of a debt consolidation loan. But before going down this road, you need to do this first.

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How to Pay Less for a Wedding Dress

on May 14, 2019

Less expensive doesn’t mean less magical. There are many ways to save on a dress and still have your dream wedding.

Piggy Bank Drowning
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Use a Credit Counselor for Debt Help?

on January 14, 2019

If you’re in debt trouble, there’s free help available. But not all of it is on the up and up.

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2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Get Help With Medical Debt?

on January 7, 2019

Is medical debt making your credit ill? Here are some ideas that might help it heal faster.

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2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay a Mortgage?

on December 10, 2018

This reader wants to know if she’s too old to take on a mortgage — and if she does, the fastest way to pay it off.

17 Ways to Keep Your Holidays Debt-Free
17 Ways to Keep Your Holidays Debt-Free

on November 6, 2018

These smart tactics help you plan holidays that focus on the fun and avoid a holiday debt hangover in 2019.

What’s Your Debt IQ? Take This Quiz to Find Out
What’s Your Debt IQ? Take This Quiz to Find Out

on October 9, 2018

If you’re like most Americans, you are thousands of dollars in debt. But do you really understand how credit really works?

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