debt management

7 Benchmarks That Tell You If You’re on Track When it comes to money, most people want to know: am I on track? Without clear benchmarks, it’s hard to measure progre... read the story

10 Money Lessons People Wish They Learned at 40, Not 60 Money regrets often surface later in life, when time to recover is limited. Many retirees look back and realize they cou... read the story

10 Credit Score Myths That Keep You Paying Higher Rates Credit scores influence everything from mortgage rates to insurance premiums. Yet misinformation keeps many borrowers pa... read the story

8 Items Credit Card Companies Hope You’ll Charge (So They Can Profit Off You) Credit cards are marketed as tools for convenience, rewards, and building credit. But behind the scenes, companies desig... read the story

by Travis Campbell

What Happens If You Use a Personal Loan to Pay for Assisted Living? Assisted living costs can catch you off guard. Maybe you or a loved one needs help now, but the money just isn’t there... read the story

8 Times Your Credit Report Gets Flagged for Something Minor You pay your bills on time, keep your credit cards in check, and don’t have any glaring financial skeletons in the clo... read the story

6 Financial Strategies That Backfire in a Recession Recessions tend to spark a wave of financial fear, and understandably so. Layoffs increase, savings shrink, investments ... read the story

by Travis Campbell

What Happens If You Use Retirement Funds to Pay Off Credit Cards Credit card debt can feel like a heavy weight. The interest piles up, and the balance never seems to shrink. When you’... read the story

by Travis Campbell

Financial Tips for Single Parents: You Got This! Being a single parent is tough. You juggle work, home, and everything in between. Money can feel like one more thing on ... read the story

Dave Says: Calmly and Confidently Control the Situation Dear Dave, I’ve been talking to my creditors, because I want to pay off my debt as soon as possible. In dealing with t... read the story