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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Doubling over with debt
Find out how college kids can avoid taking on too much student loan debt.
2 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Pay student loans with retirement savings?
Take our economics refresher before repaying student loans using your 401(k) or IRA.
3 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
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 May 15, 2024 -
12 myths about bankruptcy
Facing bankruptcy is bad enough. Don’t dig a deeper hole with faulty assumptions.
3 min read May 16, 2024 -
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 Feb 24, 2021 -
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 Feb 02, 2021 -
My girlfriend forged my name on $19K loan
When your significant other commits fraud, get legal and relationship advice.
3 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
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 Oct 11, 2022 -
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 Apr 14, 2022