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How does credit card debt affect the mortgage application process? And what's a problematic amount of debt? Here's what all prospective homeowners need to know about their credit card debt.

How easy is it to use the equity in your home to repay debt, and when should you consider doing it?

Buying a new house can be an exciting time, but if you don’t protect your credit while making this huge financial commitment, you can end up paying more than you should. When it comes to buying a house, here are the credit mistakes you need to avoid:

Building an emergency fund is a great first step in establishing financial security. Once you have enough savings to cover several months’ worth of expenses, you can rest easy knowing a temporary setback won’t push you entirely off course. Unfortunately, many households don’t have enough room in their budget to build up an emergency fund. While you certainly shouldn’t give up on building an emergency fund, here are five alternative ideas for creating financial security — or, at least, a small buffer in case things go wrong.

When you need a medical procedure that you can't afford, you usually can't shop around and you can rarely say no (nor should you). So you may end up with a medical debt that sticks around for years. Will it ever go away? And does your legal responsibility eventual expire?

If you’re struggling with debt, a debt management plan (DMP) is one option that may help you get out of credit card debt for good. Here's how to tell if a DMP is a good fit for your situation.

Consolidating your debt to reduce your payments and interest may seem like a good idea, but there are downsides as well. To determine if debt consolidation is the right choice for you, review the pros and cons before deciding.

Discover how to deal with not being able to make student loan refinance payments, and options such as forbearance and deferment.

Living without a car can be difficult. But having bad credit often stops many buyers from purchasing a new - or even used - car. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to buy a car with bad credit without breaking the bank.

The Department of Justice has announced details of a settlement with a student loan servicer that will pay service members $60 million in refunds for interest and fee overcharges.

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