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Debt repayment apps apps can help you get a handle on your payments, track your progress, and figure out how much you’ll be paying in interest. They can be a great tool if you need a little debt repayment boost. Best of all, there’s plenty of options. Here are our top picks for debt repayment apps:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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