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Debt Relief

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Does Credit Repair Work?

By Sarah Brady | February 21, 2025

“Credit repair” probably sounds like it should be something helpful, right? After all, what could be wrong with wanting to repair your credit? But when it comes to financial services…

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What Happens When a Credit Card is Charged Off?

By Michael Knisley | January 24, 2025

You didn’t pay it, and you didn’t pay it again, and then you didn’t pay it some more, and finally, the credit card company gave up and stopped expecting you…

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Marriage and Credit Scores

By Pat McManamon | December 18, 2024

Getting married will not affect your credit score. When you say, “I do!” in exchanging wedding vows, you don’t mean exchanging credit scores. “When you get married, you have two…

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How To Avoid Interest on Credit Cards

By Sarah Brady | September 17, 2024

Dealing with credit card debt has always been tough, but getting out of debt is harder now than it’s ever been. That’s because the average interest rates on credit cards…

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Filing for Bankruptcy as a Senior Citizen

By Phil Sheridan | February 2, 2023

When it comes to senior citizens, bankruptcy protection is the same, but different, as bankruptcy protection for Millennials. Or any other generation, for that matter. It is the same in…

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Understanding Bankruptcy

By Devin Joy | June 1, 2022

We help with debt from thousands of creditors, including these companies:   “I need a second chance!” That is bankruptcy in a nutshell. For whatever reason, your finances have gone…

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Income-Driven Student Loan Debt Relief

By Joey Johnston | December 21, 2021

If you have student loan debt, you have plenty of company. More than 43 million Americans had a total of $1.76 trillion in student loan debt by the end of…

Bankruptcy Debt Help

By George Morris | September 27, 2021

Understand Your Bankruptcy Options Have 10 minutes? Get your bankruptcy questions answered here. Convenience We listen to what’s going on in your life. We learn about your life goals and…

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Beware of Debt Parking

By Tom Jackson | January 21, 2021

Dealing with debt collectors already is an unpleasant encounter, but some collectors have found a way to sour the experience even more. It’s called debt parking and if you haven’t…

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I Can’t Afford My Car Payments – What Are My Options?

By George Morris | October 15, 2020

Gas, insurance, and routine maintenance aren’t the only car expenses that can catch you off guard. Registration fees, toll roads, and parking payments can all contribute to a financial sum…

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