Debt Relief Articles
Money Market Vs. Savings: Which is Right for You?
Updated Sep 22, 2023By Minh Tong
American consumers with extra cash beyond their day-to-day expenses are prudent to consider accounts that not only accrue interest but also offer convenient access to their money...
Read MoreHow Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?
Updated Sep 22, 2023By Aaron Sarentino
Maintaining the right amount of funds in your checking account is crucial, as experts advise against having too little or too much. According to our research, here's how much is optimal...
Read MoreHow Much Should I Save Each Month? A Simple Practice For Financial Wellness
Updated Sep 22, 2023By Melissa Cook
A fundamental principle of personal finance is the practice of allocating a portion of your income to savings. Yet, calculating the optimal monthly savings amount can pose a challenge...
Read MoreHow Much Money Should I Have Saved By 50? A Comprehensive Guide
Updated Sep 22, 2023By Minh Tong
If you’re approaching 50, here's how much money you should have saved to support yourself financially once you stop earning a regular paycheck. The amount may surprise you...
Read MoreThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Refinancing Federal Student Loans
Updated Sep 15, 2023By Aaron Sarentino
If you're looking for a way to reduce your monthly student loan payment, refinancing may seem like a good idea. But first, you should carefully weigh all of the pros and cons before...
Read MoreAre You Eligible? Biden’s Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness (Update)
Updated Sep 15, 2023By Melissa Cook
If you're wrestling with student loan debt, you've likely been paying attention to President Biden's new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. Here's everything you should know...
Read MoreSupreme Court Won’t Block $6 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit: Who Qualifies?
Updated Sep 12, 2023By Minh Tong
Nearly a quarter million borrowers who attended schools that defrauded or misled them will have their student loan debts completely canceled, the Supreme Court ruled in a...
Read MoreThe Average Student Loan Interest Rate (It’s Not What You Expect!)
Updated Sep 12, 2023By Aaron Sarentino
By understanding how to calculate the amount of money you will pay or are currently paying in interest for your student loans, you can make an informed decision about finances...
Read MoreDebt Avalanche vs. Debt Snowball: Choosing the Right Strategy to Erase Your Debts
Updated Aug 28, 2023By Melissa Cook
Both of these strategies are designed to accelerate your debt repayment journey, but they take different approaches. Which one is right for you will largely depend on your debt...
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