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How to get out of debt: 5 impactful tips

Learn how to get out of debt and gradually improve your credit over time. We’ll share DIY debt relief options like the snowball and avalanche methods.

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How to get out of debt: 5 impactful tips
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How to get out of debt: 5 impactful tips

Learn how to get out of debt and gradually improve your credit over time. We’ll share DIY debt relief options like the snowball and avalanche methods.

Nikkita Walker

Navigating Debt Settlement
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Navigating Debt Settlement

Debt settlement can be a lifeline, but it's important to understand the ins and outs.

Nikkita Walker

What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form and How Does it Impact Your Taxes?
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What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form and How Does it Impact Your Taxes?

You might owe taxes if someone forgives a debt you owe. Find out more about cancellation of debt and what to do if you receive a 1099-C form.

Gerri Detweiler

How to Pay Off Debt Fast–The Two Things You Need to Do
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How to Pay Off Debt Fast–The Two Things You Need to Do

Debt can accumulate and turn your financial life on its head, with bad results. Here’s how to pay off debt fast using these two big steps.

Rick Orford

How to Pay Collections
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How to Pay Collections

So you have a debt that's gone into collections and you've managed to negotiate a payment plan. Here's what you need to know about how to pay collections.

Gerri Detweiler

What You Need to Know About Settling a Credit Card Debt
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What You Need to Know About Settling a Credit Card Debt

Trying to get out of credit card debt is challenging. Here is what you need to know before you settle your credit card debt with a collection agency.

Christine DiGangi

How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?
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How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?

Outstanding unpaid debts can do big damage to your credit score, so it's a good idea to try to resolve them as quickly as possible.

Jeanine Skowronski

Why You Should Settle Your Defaulted Second Mortgage or HELOC Now
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Why You Should Settle Your Defaulted Second Mortgage or HELOC Now

The credit bureaus are worried about the $265 billion of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) that will enter repayment mode in the next few years, and so am I.

Charles Phelan

3 Things You Need When Negotiating With a Debt Collector
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3 Things You Need When Negotiating With a Debt Collector

So you’re looking to negotiate a settlement or a payment plan with a debt collector? Here are the critical things you need in order to do that.

Michael Bovee

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