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Personal Finance

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How to Find Out How Much Debt You Have

By Maureen Milliken | February 23, 2023

Most U.S. consumers have a variety of debt, ranging from credit card accounts, auto loans, medical debt, student debt, personal loans, a mortgage and more. As years go by, it…

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What You Need to Know This Tax Season (2022-23 Guide)

By Tom Jackson | February 14, 2023

If it’s that moment on the calendar when prognosticating becomes a daily ritual in America, it must be tax filing time again. Roughly 168 million of us know we must…

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Debt Stacking Method

By Maureen Milliken | January 5, 2023

Paying down credit card debt should be simple, right? Pay the bill every month and watch the balance shrink. But for many people, it doesn’t always work that way. Balances…

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What Happens If I Stop Paying Credit Cards?

By Sarah Brady | December 8, 2022

It might seem harmless to miss a credit card payment, but making late payments (even if it’s just one day late) can have repercussions. The longer you go without paying,…

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Nonprofit Credit Card Debt Help

By Devin Joy | November 16, 2022

Nonprofit Debt Consolidation More than 50 million U.S. household carry credit card debt over from month-to-month and, according to the Federal Reserve, the average amount they owe is $6,270. Nonprofit…

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Nonprofit Debt Consolidation

By Devin Joy | November 15, 2022

Nonprofit Debt Consolidation More than 50 million U.S. household carry credit card debt over from month-to-month and, according to the Federal Reserve, the average amount they owe is $6,270. Nonprofit…

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Credit Card Cash Advances

By Sarah Brady | October 27, 2022

When it comes to managing money, the quickest solutions usually aren’t the best. Credit card cash advances give you a fast way to get your hands on some money, but…

Types of Debt

Types of Debt

By Bents Dulcio | October 27, 2022

Understanding how debt impacts your credit will help you pay off loans quickly and efficiently. This guide aims to help borrowers understand the different types of debt and the nuances…

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How to Pay Off $15,000 in Credit Card Debt

By George Morris | October 19, 2022

If you’re wondering how to pay off $15,000 in credit card debt, you can comfort yourself with the fact that you’re not alone. More than 40% of U.S. households carry…

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By Devin Joy | October 18, 2022

Credit Card Debt More than 50 million U.S. household carry credit card debt over from month-to-month and, according to the Federal Reserve, the average amount they owe is $6,270. Nonprofit…

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