Managing Debt
Whether you are looking to consolidate credit card debt or are looking for complete debt relief, get the advice and tools you need to manage your debt.
Debt Basics
Latest Articles
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Pay student loans with retirement savings?
Take our economics refresher before repaying student loans using your 401(k) or IRA.
3 min read Mar 26, 2012 -
Spend a windfall or squirrel it away?
With debts and desires, is it your destiny to spend a windfall? Here’s hoping you’ll say no.
3 min read Feb 03, 2012 -
12 myths about bankruptcy
Facing bankruptcy is bad enough. Don’t dig a deeper hole with faulty assumptions.
3 min read Nov 04, 2011 -
Rich man’s old debts won’t hurt new loan
Check your credit score to ensure financial skeletons don’t derail plans to buy a rental property.
3 min read Oct 31, 2011 -
Set strict contract terms for family loans
Don’t let freeloading kids slide on a family loan. Make them pay it off with interest.
3 min read Sep 20, 2011 -
My girlfriend forged my name on $19K loan
When your significant other commits fraud, get legal and relationship advice.
3 min read May 19, 2011 -
Managing debt 2011
Debt management won’t be a burden if you have a plan. Our special feature can help.
Feb 28, 2011 -
5 overlooked ways to curb credit card debt
Staying on a debt diet is hard to do, but the financial rewards are worth it.
3 min read Feb 28, 2011 -
Tap student loan to pay credit card debt?
Paying off credit card debt with a student loan is misguided. Here’s a better approach to take.
3 min read Feb 25, 2010 -
Should you pay off car loan or credit card?
It’s usually better to put extra money towards your credit cards instead of your car loan, as cards usually charge more interest and have more volatile rates.
4 min read Sep 08, 2008