Debt Management
Is this method of consolidating debts a good idea? If you are considering using a credit card as a debt…
Key takeaways An automatic stay prevents creditors from taking action to collect on certain debts when you file for bankruptcy.…
Pros of Having a Credit Card as a First-Year Student: Benefits of Student Credit Cards One of the biggest pros…
Key takeaways There is a statute of limitations on debt, but it varies depending on your debt type and location.…
Just seven months after graduating from business school, I made the final payment on my $72,000 student loan balance. It…
Key takeaways A lien serves as legal notice that you owe a creditor for an unpaid loan. Liens are not…
By Julie Jaggernath and Garrett Johnson Many people only glance at their credit card bill to see the total they…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Debt doesn’t just weigh on your finances, it can weigh on your sense of…
Key takeaways It may be difficult to obtain a new loan after you enter a debt management plan, especially if…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Before paying a debt in collections, verify that it’s both legitimate and…