Managing Debt
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Latest Articles
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Should we be feeling comfy with our debt?
More than a quarter of us say we feel “comfortable” with our debt. Do we deserve to?
2 min read Aug 21, 2017 -
College on the cheap: How to keep education costs down
Students are spending more to go to college, but there are ways to keep costs down.
3 min read Aug 08, 2017 -
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 to protect inheritance from creditors
Unpaid debts can hurt you at the worst time. Here’s how they can affect your inheritance.
3 min read Feb 18, 2016 -
What are the time limits on old, bad debt?
Old debt can hound you on your credit and in the courts, and for different time periods.
3 min read Dec 03, 2015 -
Answers to 10 tough bankruptcy questions
The Bankruptcy Adviser answers frequently asked questions from readers.
3 min read Oct 20, 2015 -
3 options to protect your car in bankruptcy
You can sometimes keep your car in bankruptcy. If not, you may be able to protect part of its value.
3 min read Oct 13, 2015 -
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 -
Can an old bankruptcy block your car loan?
You’ve moved on after bankruptcy, but will an auto lender give you a second chance?
2 min read May 12, 2015 -
Could selling car hurt bankruptcy filing?
You needed money and sold your car. Now that you’re filing bankruptcy, could it mean trouble?
2 min read Jan 13, 2015