Browsing: Debt

The loan balance doesn’t care about your coffee habit or the fact you’re still figuring things out. They quietly build up, then stick around like a…

When you’re deep in debt, using your own money—like retirement savings or life insurance cash value—might seem like a fast way out. But borrowing from yourself…

The debt snowball method is a way to pay off debt by focusing on your smallest balances first. Once you pay off one account, you apply…

It can feel overwhelming when a debt collector calls—especially if you’re already struggling to keep up with bills. But that phone call doesn’t have to take…

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s an expiration date on old debts, you’re not alone. Most states have laws known as statutes of limitations (SOL) that…

When someone dies with unpaid debts, those obligations don’t always disappear. In most cases, debts are paid from the person’s estate. If there isn’t enough money…

Svetikd | E+ | Getty ImagesMany Americans are carrying debt — and for some, the liability is influencing their career choices and job hunting behaviors.”Debt is…

Running a small business often means navigating financial ups and downs. When debts start piling up, it can feel like there’s no clear way forward. Debt…

Debt is a concept that can be both daunting and confusing. Most people think of debt as either a necessary evil or something to be avoided…

This is Part 5 of the So You’re in Debt… Now What? series, and if you’ve been following along, we’ve talked about the emotional weight of…