Managing Debt
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Latest Articles
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Lenders’ right to offset: What you need to know
A little-known clause allows funds to be pulled from your accounts to pay debts.
4 min read Aug 01, 2017 -
How do I get out of a co-signed loan?
There is one sure way to take your name off a co-signed loan. But many can’t do it.
2 min read Sep 17, 2015 -
Dad co-signs car loan and it haunts him
A lender goes after Dad to pay off his daughter’s 12-year-old auto loan. What’s a dad to do?
2 min read Nov 12, 2014 -
Legal options for struggling co-signers
You already co-signed on a student loan. What’s the recourse if you have to make payments?
2 min read Jul 05, 2014 -
Loan co-signer worried about credit rating
If you co-signed a loan, here’s how to check whether your credit has been damaged.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
Don’t hurt co-signer’s credit by filing bankruptcy on car loan
Someone was nice enough to co-sign on your car loan. Don’t burn them by filing bankruptcy.
3 min read Nov 12, 2013 -
How to protect parents from creditors?
Aging parents with bad credit are easy prey for creditors. Here’s how to protect them.
2 min read Nov 27, 2012 -
How can co-signer be kept in loop on loan?
You co-signed for a pal who has stuck you with the loan. Don’t be dissed by the lender, too.
2 min read Oct 22, 2012 -
Rebuild credit history with bankruptcy?
Old credit blunders are in the past. Work on building your present credit history for the future.
2 min read Oct 09, 2012 -
Doubling over with debt
Find out how college kids can avoid taking on too much student loan debt.
2 min read Apr 09, 2012