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Unemployment is stressful, especially when you’re dealing with debt. Whether you recently lost your job or have been unemployed for a few months, it’s important to make sure you can pay your bills each month—including your credit card bills and other unsecured loans.
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.
Getting your head around exactly how credit works can be intimidating. Here's a rundown of what goes on a credit report, how long each piece of information stays there, and how it might impact you.
Consumer protection attorneys specialize in helping consumers who’ve been wronged by a business, but knowing where to look for an attorney who specializes in this type of law, and digging deeper to make sure they’ve got the expertise for your particular case, isn’t always easy. Here’s what you need to know.
Debt tends to add up during a period of unemployment. While out of work debt may not have been your priority focus, but as you enter reemployment it’s going to take some strategizing to deal with it. Here’s how to tackle debt accumulation from unemployment.
When you’re a single parent, affording the cost of living can be stressful and lonely. Living on one income means your budget is more limited, giving you less financial flexibility and making saving more difficult. If you’ve wondered about taking a loan to get ahead or to help manage unexpected costs, here’s what to think about.
Having a good income doesn't necessarily mean you're going to have an easy time getting out of debt. Rising costs and excessive interest charges can be a barrier to debt repayment at any income bracket. Here's what to know.
Trying to determine if bankruptcy is right for you? The first step is understanding if it can help with the specific types of debt you're trying to escape. Here's a breakdown of what can and can't be discharged in a bankruptcy.
You've probably heard of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but how many kinds of bankruptcy exist in the United States? And how are they different?
Bankruptcy laws are complicated, and it’s often difficult to tell what your rights are when filing for bankruptcy, and what has to be done under law, but understanding these rights can help you make informed decisions about your financial future.
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