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When asked, American consumers claim to have half as much debt as they actually do. The reason why says a lot about why we struggle so much with debt.
If you're in debt, have fallen behind on your payments, and collection agencies are starting to call, settling your debt may be the best option, but there are some things you should know first.
Jade, a college professor with a PhD, is set to pay off $32,000 after 42 months on a debt management plan with MMI, a startling achievement that has remained elusive for most of her adult life.
If your student loans are in default due to non-payment, you’re going to want to rehabilitate your loans in order to avoid some fairly dire potential consequences. Here’s what you need to know about the loan rehabilitation process.
In August 2022, President Biden announced his plan to provide targeted student loan forgiveness to offset the financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The goal is to offer financial relief to millions of student borrowers. Here’s an update on what’s going on and what to do.
Learn about the legal status known as “judgment proof” for people with low income, where benefits such as Social Security do not count as garnishable assets.
Student loan counseling can be a life-changing tool, especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their federal student loans. To make the most of your counseling session (and save yourself some time), there are a few steps you should take care of in advance of your appointment.
Your debt-to-income ratio is a measure of your debt load compared to your income. It tells lenders whether you might struggle to afford another payment—like, say, a mortgage—on top of existing debts. Here's how to calculate your ratio and how to know when your number is too high.
In January 2022, Navient, one of the country’s largest student loan servicers, reached a $1.85 billion settlement over allegations it defrauded students with deceptive and predatory loan practices. Here's how to know if your loans were impacted and what comes next.
Missed car loan payments and repossessions are on the rise. If you're struggling to manage an unaffordable car payment, here are some tips to avoid a crisis.
