Debt Relief Articles
Should I Use my 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?
Updated Mar 14, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Your 401(k) is designed to give you a financially comfortable retirement. The last thing you want to burden you in the twilight of your life is debt. So, is it worth it to pull...
Read MoreDebt settlement vs. Bankruptcy—Pros and Cons
Updated Feb 07, 2022By Aaron Sarentino
Filing for bankruptcy can often seem like the easier way out of unpayable debt. However, it has severe, long-term effects that are almost impossible to correct. Debt settlement, on the other hand, can be...
Read MoreDebt Consolidation: What is it?
Updated Sep 18, 2020By Aaron Sarentino
The purpose of consolidation is to get a lower interest rate so you can pay off your debts faster and for less money. Most people start looking for consolidation loans when they find themselves...
Read More9 Tips for Dealing with Debt Collectors and Collection
Updated Apr 09, 2020By Minh Tong
It's something most consumers dread, a debt collector calling to ask about an unpaid credit card debt, past due student loan or medical debt. Here are 9 tips for dealing with debt collection [...]
Read MoreHow to Write a Debt Settlement Letter
Updated Feb 14, 2020By Melissa Cook
Writing a debt settlement letter can be a tricky process for a beginner. This process involves creating an attractive pitch to a creditor that your settlement is worthy enough for them to wipe out...
Read More4 Tips to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt
Updated Oct 02, 2018By Melissa Cook
During the Christmas season the average American household’s credit card debt spikes up – and largely stays up. According to NerdWallet’s 2017 Consumer Holiday Shopping Report, gift-buying Americans planned to spend $660 on average,...
Read MoreManaging Debt
Updated Feb 25, 2018By Aaron Sarentino
Managing your debt is something most of us do not even want to think about. It takes time, hard work, knowledge and dedication to get out of debt. However acting as if it doesn’t...
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