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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

An ongoing debate has ensued over whether a student loan borrower should have the same option of discharging the debt in bankruptcy ...

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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?
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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

An ongoing debate has ensued over whether a student loan borrower should have the same option of discharging the debt in bankruptcy ...

Barry Paperno

The Shocking Truth About Debt: It's Not a Financial Problem
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The Shocking Truth About Debt: It's Not a Financial Problem

Debt is actually a personal problem that masquerades in financial clothing. That is why so many people have persistent problems with debt.

Todd Tresidder

The 7 Biggest Questions About Debt Collections & Your Credit
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The 7 Biggest Questions About Debt Collections & Your Credit

7 facts to combat some of the fallacies that abound when it comes to collections and credit scores.

Barry Paperno

Form 982: The Way to Battle a 1099-C
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Form 982: The Way to Battle a 1099-C

If you have received one or more of the estimated five and a half million 1099-C forms sent to taxpayers this year, then you may find yourself wrangling with Form 982.

Gerri Detweiler

Who Pays Your Credit Card Debt When You Die?
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Who Pays Your Credit Card Debt When You Die?

Dealing with a loved one's credit card debts has a few twists to it, and it's important to know your rights when collectors start calling you.

Aaron Crowe

7 Ways to Avoid a Debt Relapse
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7 Ways to Avoid a Debt Relapse

Here are a few lessons that may help you stay on track, avoid a debt relapse and keep you out of debt for good.

Deanna Templeton

7 Signs Your Credit Card Debt Is About to Implode
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7 Signs Your Credit Card Debt Is About to Implode

Here are seven warning signs your debt is getting out of control. You don't need to have all seven indicators to be at serious risk of a credit card meltdown.

Charles Phelan

3 People Who Dug Out of Deep Debt
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3 People Who Dug Out of Deep Debt

Digging out of a lot of debt isn't easy. But even huge mountains of debt can be conquered, as these three women prove.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Ways To Get Out of Debt: Which Will Work for You?
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5 Ways To Get Out of Debt: Which Will Work for You?

You've set your goal to get out of debt. But with so many different experts touting different solutions, how do you pick the one that will work for you?

Gerri Detweiler

Medical Bills and Minors - What You Need to Know
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Medical Bills and Minors - What You Need to Know

After our series of articles about medical collection accounts, we've been flooded with questions, some relating to medical bills and minors.

Gerri Detweiler

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