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Does Debt Define the New American Dream?

For many people getting out of debt represents the new American Dream, according to a new Credit.com survey.

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Does Debt Define the New American Dream?
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Does Debt Define the New American Dream?

For many people getting out of debt represents the new American Dream, according to a new Credit.com survey.

Christine DiGangi

Average Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses Reach $2,042
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Average Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses Reach $2,042

While borrowers are decreasing their debt load overall, out-of-pocket medical expenses are on the rise.

Credit.com

How to Pay Student Loans You Can't Afford
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How to Pay Student Loans You Can't Afford

Don't know how you'll manage to pay student loans? Here are the four main income-based repayment programs that can help ease the burden of student loans.

Gerri Detweiler

Will Defaulting On Season Tickets Hurt My Credit?
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Will Defaulting On Season Tickets Hurt My Credit?

A Credit.com reader asks: Could defaulting on season tickets have an impact on your car insurance, current loans for cars, or anything else?

Deanna Templeton

When Should You Consider Bankruptcy?
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When Should You Consider Bankruptcy?

When you find yourself struggling with debt, you're no doubt searching for solutions. Here are four signs you should consider bankruptcy.

Gerri Detweiler

Debt Collectors Killing Your Credit? Here's What To Do
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Debt Collectors Killing Your Credit? Here's What To Do

If your credit report lists one or more collection accounts, here's how to tackle them in five steps.

Gerri Detweiler

Census: Child Care Costs on the Rise
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Census: Child Care Costs on the Rise

A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that child care costs are constantly going up, nearly doubling over the last 25 years.

Credit.com

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97
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A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97

A reader whose past due movie rental went to collections wants to know if her $8.97 debt will hurt her credit.

Deanna Templeton

The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions
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The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions

Can your credit issuer raise your interest rate? How many credit cards should you have? We answer the 11 credit questions we get asked the most.

Gerri Detweiler

The First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt
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The First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt

Before you decide on your plan of attack to get out of debt, there's one crucial step that can make or break your efforts.

Gerri Detweiler

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