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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.

Rising housing costs have a large impact on your budget and lifestyle. How does rent inflation affect your financial health and how can you adjust your budget to manage these rising costs?

A massive new spending bill is on it's way to becoming law soon. What's in the bill and what does it mean for you? Here's what you need to know.

Having your wages garnished adds a ton of financial stress, but can it hurt your position at work, or even lead to you being fired? Here's what you need to know.

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?

Filing for bankruptcy may be a last resort, but it could also be the best option when you’re overwhelmed. Bankruptcy can pause foreclosure or collection proceedings, discharge eligible debts, and get you on a more manageable payment plan with your creditors. If you’re considering bankruptcy, you may want to start by learning more about the bankruptcy process and what happens before, during, and after you file.

A few important, consumer-friendly changes are coming to the world of credit. These are the result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), which became law in May 2018. Here’s a quick overview of the changes, why they’re important, and how they could impact you.

If you're starting to feel the pinch of growing debt, it’s time to take action. There are a few things you can do to get ahead of an impending debt crisis and put yourself in a better place financially.

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