Legally, it’s true that debt collectors could get a judgment in court that would force you to sell your home to repay a delinquent debt. In practice, however, this rarely ever happens.  That’s because forcing […]

Car title loans are one type of fast funding that carry a steep price in terms of interest and fees. These short-term, high-interest loans put you at risk for losing your car if you can’t […]

The best defense against being sued for credit card debt is, of course, to pay your debts before that happens. That doesn’t necessarily mean paying them in full or right away. But even if you’ve […]

It’s a common fear around filing for bankruptcy — that it means you’ll lose your house. While it’s true that can happen, it’s by no means a foregone conclusion. Here’s what you need to know […]

Financial issues happen to the best of us. Even if you’ve never missed a credit card payment before, you might fall behind if you lose your job, get sick or have a big expense pop […]

Believe it or not, you can call your credit card company and ask them to lower the interest rate on your card. Even more surprising? They might actually do it. A CreditCards.com survey found that of the […]

Crack open your wallet and pull out your credit cards. We bet there’s a very good chance at least one of them is a Visa or Mastercard. Here’s the difference between them and how to choose […]

If your credit card bills are coming in fast and furious, and you’re having a hard time keeping up, you’re probably hoping for some relief. And in some cases, you might be able to get […]

The Federal Reserve estimates that Americans have more than $4 trillion in consumer debt. That’s a lot of money. So if you’re staring down a large debt bill, remember this: You’re not alone. And not only have […]

If paying down debt is in your financial forecast, there are two techniques you might want to consider: debt snowball and debt avalanche. These similar methods are a good fit if you can afford to […]

If someone lives in a state with a high divorce rate, an unstable job market, low wages or a slew of natural disasters, that can all cause personal bankruptcy rates to be higher, according to Michael Bovee […]

Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. That’s the mantra to remember if you’re behind on your medical bills or facing a medical bill you can’t afford. Understandably, most people want to avoid having medical bills send them into bankruptcy. In most […]

If you have student loans, or will soon, you’re in good company. Nearly 44 million Americans owe almost $1.6 trillion in combined student loan debt.  Federal student loans make up the biggest portion of this outstanding student […]

Your credit score dictates a lot about your financial situation, so it’s understandable that you want to protect your score and keep it as high as possible. If past financial mistakes are dragging down your credit score, […]

If you’ve fallen behind on a debt, and the debt collectors are calling, you’re probably under a lot of stress. It’s important, though, not to panic and to come up with a plan of action. […]

Many people have misconceptions about bankruptcy. Not just the process, but also about the future fallout that comes from declaring bankruptcy. While bankruptcy should be taken seriously, it’s often not as scary as people think, […]

When Slack first arrived on the scene in 2013, it was meant to be an amped-up social messaging app that would improve workplace communication and cut down on email. It’s still serving that purpose, but […]