Debt

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What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Debt?

No one wants to fall behind on their bill payments, but sometimes financial hardships make it unavoidable.  Whether you’re dealing with credit cards, personal loans,

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Are You an Emotional Spender?

While there is nothing wrong with a little retail therapy every once in a while, some of us depend too much on shopping as a

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How To Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Struggling to pay off credit card debt? You’re not alone. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans have a whopping $1.12 trillion of outstanding credit card

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Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea? 

If you have hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in debt, it can feel like you are never going to escape it.  Cue the

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