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Ask Stacy: Why Did I Get a Tax Bill for Forgiven Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 7, 2015
This reader had $60,000 in student loans forgiven, but is now facing a big, fat tax bill. How can this be fair?
Cash Rewards (up to $1 Million) for Help Busting Software Pirates
Guest Blogger on March 25, 2015
Know of companies using pirated software? You may have an opportunity to make some money and see justice prevail.
U.S. Card Debt is (Almost) Out of Control
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
The average household now carries a credit card debt of more than $7,000 — a level approaching what one study calls “unsustainable.”
Loan Servicer to Forgive $480 Million in High-Cost Student Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2015
Corinthian College students were lured into predatory loans and “destined to default,” government agency says.
Lessons From the Layoff: Plan for Disaster, and Be Humble Enough to Ask for Help
Bob Sullivan on January 30, 2015
This family went through some very tough times. But the lessons they learned will last a lifetime.
Charge It and Help the Environment: This New Card is Earth Friendly
Guest Blogger on January 30, 2015
Every dollar you spend with this card helps save the planet.
Survey: More Than Half of Americans Too Much In Debt to Save For Retirement
Jim Gold on January 23, 2015
How much have you saved for retirement? How much do you need to save for retirement? A report by HSBC says many people don’t know, and it offers ways to step it up and avoid being caught short.
Many Undergrads Are Clueless About Their Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on December 16, 2014
A new report reveals that many college students don’t understand how they’re paying for college or how much student loan debt they’ve taken on.
Federal Watchdog Goes After Student Debt Relief Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on December 12, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accused two firms of tricking struggling student loan borrowers into paying high fees to receive help they can get on their own for free.
Help, AT&T Is Harassing Me. What Should I Do?
Christopher Elliott on November 26, 2014
After Lori Collins cancels her AT&T account, she expects the bills to stop. They don’t, and now the company is sending her account to collections. What can she do?
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.
‘No-Spend November’ Can Help You Find Leaks in Your Budget
Bob Sullivan on November 7, 2014
Nicole DiVito took a November no-spending challenge. How did she do?
Student Loan Debt Is Keeping Adult Kids From Leaving the Nest
Krystal Steinmetz on October 31, 2014
A new Federal Reserve study indicates that the burden of student loan debt has kept more adult children from fleeing the comfort that Mom and Dad’s home provides.
Monthly Bills That Can’t Help Your Credit, But Can Hurt It
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2014
If you pay some bills on time, it won’t help your credit. But if you’re late, it could hurt. Is it fair?
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.
Occupy Wipes Out Nearly $4 Million in Strangers’ Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2014
Occupy Wall Street bought and forgave the student loan debt of more than 2,700 Everest College students.
Are You Being Victimized by a Student Debt Relief Scam?
Allison Martin on September 10, 2014
If you’re looking to lower your student loan payments, a debt relief program may not be a good option. Here’s why.
Ask Stacy: Will the $16.65B Bank of America Settlement Help Me With My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 26, 2014
If you have a mortgage from Bank of America or Countrywide, you need to read this. Added bonus: If you don’t understand the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession, here’s a simple explanation.
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.
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