Debt Management
Key takeaways While debt relief solutions may be helpful when organizing and paying down debt, they can easily result in…
The traditional mantra of financial advice seems to revolve around four core points: get a college degree, get a job,…
Life happens. Your car breaks down. Prices go up. The latest layoffs come, and you find yourself out of a…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate The process of debt repayment isn’t always a smooth one. While you…
1. Start by Calculating How Much You Owe The first step — assessing the damage and getting the full picture…
“Renting is throwing money away.” Has anyone ever told you this? Well, I’m here to say: It’s bad financial advice.…
Key takeaways A 609 dispute letter is a formal way to request more information about the accounts on your credit…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways Debt consolidation and bankruptcy are strategies to relieve debt, but the effects are radically different.…
Key takeaways Debt relief options can help reduce your balances or lower your interest rates. Debt consolidation loans and balance…
Key takeaways Debt relief companies can carry serious risks, like long-term credit damage, especially if your creditors don’t agree to…
Key takeaways Debt consolidation can simplify your finances and potentially lower your interest rate. There may be upfront costs that…
Image by GettyImages; illustration by Bankrate Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect and realign your…