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Debt Issues

Struggling with debt issues? This section shows you how to become debt free!

How to Handle Old Tax Liens on Your Credit Report

Unpaid tax obligations can have a big impact on your credit reports and credit scores. In this article, our debt expert interviews a tax attorney for insight into how to manage and recover from tax liens.

Understanding Foreclosure

Foreclosure rates are on the rise across the country. This article explains how foreclosure works, how it impacts your debts, the legal repercussions and how to stop foreclosure. Learn about foreclosure.

Debt Settlement: Can You Really Get Out of Debt Paying Less Than You Owe?

If you are struggling to pay off your credit card debt, you may be wondering if the advertisements for debt settlement companies are real. Can they help you pay off your debts for “pennies on the dollar?” Learn how debt negotiation really works.

Five Ways Your Debt May Be Making You Sick

Did you know that debt levels have almost doubled in the past decade? And that the average household carries around $5,000 in credit card debt? Get some perspective on your debt situation today.

Five Shocking Credit Card Debt Statistics

Did you know that debt levels have almost doubled in the past decade? And that the average household carries around $5,000 in credit card debt? Get some perspective on your debt situation today.

Why Resolutions to Get Out of Debt Fail

Did you resolve to get out of debt this year? Is it not going so well? In this article, our money management expert shows you how to set achievable goals and make your resolution to be debt-free a reality.

Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

Want to take charge of your financial life? Pay off your credit card debt. In this article, we compare the effectiveness of three popular do-it-yourself debt reduction methods. Is it better to pay off the card with the highest APR or the lowest balance?

How to Deal With Family Debts

Whether it´s a son who has racked up credit card debts, a spouse who has just revealed a secret “affair” with a credit card, or kids stuck with a mortgage they can no longer afford… more and more of us find ourselves struggling to figure out how to cope with debts in our families. Read tips for helping relatives facing a financial crisis.

Debt Consolidation: The Pros and Cons of Your Major Options

Consolidating a bunch of debts at a lower interest rate isn’t always enough to help you become debt-free. This article shows you the pros and cons of different debt consolidation options.

The Elephant in the Operating Room

Health care is fast becoming the necessity that many Americans can’t afford. An estimated 77 million people—37% of the adult population in the U.S.—have difficulty paying their medical bills and medical debts often lead to financial ruin. Read about the issue of health care costs.

Tips for Dealing with Hospital Costs and Medical Debt

Helpful information for managing medical bills, finding financial assistance and avoiding credit damage. Advice for both insured and uninsured patients. Learn how to manage medical costs.

Top 10 Ways to Make Debt Consolidation Work for You

Debt help is advertised everywhere these days: on TV, on the radio, in the newspaper, online. This article explains the different types of debt consolidation and counseling options. Read how debt consolidation could work for you.

What to do if you Can't Pay your Tax Bill

Tax season means a big cash return for some people. For others, tax season is an annual scramble to come up with the money to pay a big tax bill. We have tips and advice if you are struggling to pay Uncle Sam this year.

Finding Quality Credit Counseling

How can you tell if a credit or debt counselor can be trusted? There is real help out there, you just need to know what to look for and what questions to ask. This article will show you how to find a trustworthy non-profit credit counselor.

Make Reducing Debt Your New Year's Resolution

Like too much weight, too much debt threatens your future -- your financial future, peace of mind, relationships . you name it. And like losing weight, undoing debt damage isn't a piece of cake . or something you can do quickly. But if you follow these twelve steps, you'll keep your debt-defying New Year's resolution and reduce the amount you owe in no time.

Medical Bill Nightmares

It could happen to anyone at anytime. A trip to the emergency room or bad news from your doctor could result in thousands of dollars in medical bills. Even with medical insurance, you may end up with catastrophic debt as a result of your illness. Except for a few billionaires, every American is just one major illness away from bankruptcy. Read about this issue and learn what you can do to avoid medical bill nightmares.

From Debt to Wealth

The bad news: You have debt. The good news: You have debt. It's hard to believe that debt is good news for anyone other than the credit card companies and their customers. But there is, in fact, a golden light at the end of this tunnel. This article shows you what it is, as well as how you can get there.

Do-It-Yourself Debt Reduction

With a little dedication and some planning, it is possible to reduce your debts on your own. Why pay debt counselors and consolidation agencies fees for things you can do yourself? Credit.com shows you the tricks of the trade and the fastest way to reduce your debts on your own.

Collections Crash Course

The letters...the calls...dealing with collection agencies can be stressful. After all, it is their job to try to get you to pay up. But if you understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Act and know a few negotiation tricks, you can take control of the situation.

Facing a Financial Crisis

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Deep in debt? Unable to pay your bills? The first step is to evaluate your situation and consider all the options. Written by financial experts, this crisis guide gives you the information you need to make smart decisions.

Bankruptcy and Debt Conversation

How are the new bankruptcy laws impacting consumers? What can people do to keep their credit healthy? How does the financial industry need to change?

 
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