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The year-long grace period for federal student loan holders ends on September 30, 2024. Here's what that means and what to expect if you haven't been making payments.
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.
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.
Studies show that debt collection activities (and debt collection complaints) are climbing sharply. Why are debt collectors being so aggressive and what can you do to protect yourself?
In community property states, assets and liabilities that either person acquires during the marriage become the joint property of both spouses. In other words, “what’s mine is yours” legally applies to all sorts of income and debts. Here's what that can mean for you.
For many people, marriage represents the joining of two to become one. But what about your credit history? If your spouse has had some setbacks, what does that mean for your credit score? And how can you can help (or hurt) each other as you work to build a lifetime of strong credit? Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
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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