Debt Management
The traditional mantra of financial advice seems to revolve around four core points: get a college degree, get a job,…
Life happens. Your car breaks down. Prices go up. The latest layoffs come, and you find yourself out of a…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate The process of debt repayment isn’t always a smooth one. While you…
1. Start by Calculating How Much You Owe The first step — assessing the damage and getting the full picture…
“Renting is throwing money away.” Has anyone ever told you this? Well, I’m here to say: It’s bad financial advice.…
Key takeaways A 609 dispute letter is a formal way to request more information about the accounts on your credit…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways Debt consolidation and bankruptcy are strategies to relieve debt, but the effects are radically different.…
Key takeaways Debt relief options can help reduce your balances or lower your interest rates. Debt consolidation loans and balance…
Key takeaways Debt relief companies can carry serious risks, like long-term credit damage, especially if your creditors don’t agree to…
Image by GettyImages; illustration by Bankrate Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect and realign your…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Unsecured debt doesn’t require you to offer collateral, such as a vehicle…
Just as it’s normal to love your family, it’s normal to argue with them about money. An APA survey reported…