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Debt itself is not bad. In fact, it's very normal. The problem is when debt starts spiraling past normal and becomes unmanageable. So how do you know when your debt is becoming a problem?

Collection action against defaulted federal student loan holders that was supposed to begin in January has been paused until the summer. Here's how to take advantage of the reprieve.

We tend to think of debt as being a bad thing, but the truth about debt and credit is a little more complicated. Here are the four best reasons to use credit.

It's not easy coming up with new ways to save money. You probably think you've heard them all, but these 11 methods of saving money are slightly less obvious than most.

A father and entrepreneur racks up $90,000 in credit card debt, then finds his way back to debt-free.

A debt management plan (DMP) is a great way to repay large amounts of credit card debt in five years or less, but how does it impact your credit? We reviewed multiple years of data to discover just how much budget counseling and a DMP have improved the credit scores of consumers across the country.

If there's a saving grace to federal student loans it's that there are typically many repayment plans available, and in some circumstances, you may even be eligible to have a portion of your debt forgiven. In this article, we'll walk you through the basics of applying for federal student loan forgiveness.

Know a loved one heading off to college soon? Are they ready to make financial decisions on their own? Follow this five point checklist to make sure they start off the next step on the right financial foot.

For retirees, there are protections in place to help keep your Social Security and VA benefits secure. However, if you default on federal student loans, those protections might not help. Fortunately, you have a few options that could help restore your full Social Security benefits. Here's what you need to know.

After three years and multiple extensions, the forbearance on federal student loans that began in 2020 to help families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end. There have been plenty of twists and turns along the way, so if you’re a little confused about where things stand, this article should help.

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