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Learn about the different types of debt consolidation and what debt you can consolidate including credit cards, personal loans, medical bills and more.
If you're struggling badly to manage your debt payments, negotiating a debt settlement may be the only viable path forward, especially if your debts are already in collections. But which debts can be settled and which can't? Here's what you need to know.
The Department of Education recently announced that collection activities will begin for all defaulted federal student loans. What does this mean and what can you do if your loans are severely delinquent?
Attorneys who specialize in student loans may be able to assist you when you need to defend yourself in court, file a lawsuit against a company, or better understand your options from a legal perspective. Here's everything you need to know about student loan attorneys, what they can do, and how to find one.
Total consumer debt in America is over $17 trillion. If you're juggling multiple debts you may be feeling an added anxiety as you try to determine where to focus. Here are some pointers on how to prioritize your debts.
Online lenders can be a convenient and easy source of money. You can often quickly apply online and receive the funds in your account within a few days. However, working with a financial institution that has brick and mortar locations has its benefits as well. If you’re considering an online-only lender, review these pros and cons first.
Digging yourself out from debt can be overwhelming, but if you’re a military servicemember, there’s help in the form of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which provides a number of valuable protections for you and your finances. Here are some of the most important ways the SCRA can be used to help military families.
Credit cards can be good for several kinds of purchases. Using them for travel expenses helps you earn points or cash back incentives, for example. But there are certain things you shouldn’t use credit cards for.
If you’re looking for a way to get debt free, you may be considering consolidating your debts, trying to settle with your creditors, or getting on a debt management plan. It can be important to understand and compare your options, because they could affect your finances and credit in different ways.
Student loan borrowers may have the option to defer their payments while they’re enrolled at least half-time and during a grace period after leaving school. However, deferring your payments might be a decision that comes back to bite you later.
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