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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.

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

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

Help! I Found a Judgment on My Credit Report
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Help! I Found a Judgment on My Credit Report

It's scary to find out you've been sued for a debt, but didn't even know it. Here's what to do if you find a judgment on your credit report.

Gerri Detweiler

How to Pay Off A Mountain of Credit Card Debt
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How to Pay Off A Mountain of Credit Card Debt

One recent study found that 1 in 4 people have more credit card debt than savings. So the best time to start paying off credit card debt is right now.

Benjamin Feldman

When Should You Consider Bankruptcy?
Managing Debt

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
Managing Debt

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

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

9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors
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9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors

Debt collectors on your back? Here are nine ways to turn the tables, get rid of debt collectors, and get back to your life.

Gerri Detweiler

The Step-by-Step Solution to Erase Your Debt
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The Step-by-Step Solution to Erase Your Debt

Knowing how to get out of debt is one thing; actually getting it done is another matter. But these 3 steps can help you solve your debt problems.

Todd Tresidder

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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