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Measuring your self-worth by your credit limit can lead to financial turmoil.

I recently received this question about old debt. Since it is a frequently asked question, I thought I'd share the answer here.

A few important, consumer-friendly changes are coming to the world of credit. These are the result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), which became law in May 2018. Here’s a quick overview of the changes, why they’re important, and how they could impact you.

If you're starting to feel the pinch of growing debt, it’s time to take action. There are a few things you can do to get ahead of an impending debt crisis and put yourself in a better place financially.

Unemployment is stressful, especially when you’re dealing with debt. Whether you recently lost your job or have been unemployed for a few months, it’s important to make sure you can pay your bills each month—including your credit card bills and other unsecured loans.

Credit card debt can have an affect on your credit rating, but what about your tax return? There are some very specific circumstances where debt can have a major impact on your return and your chances of collecting a refund.

A personal balance sheet calculates your net worth by comparing your financial assets (what you own) with your financial liabilities (what you owe). The difference between the two is your personal net worth. Here's how you can create your own personal balance sheet.

A debt management plan (or DMP) is a form of debt consolidation, but it's not a loan. Like a consolidation loan, it has benefits and drawbacks. Both can be effective ways to manage and repay debt, but there are key differences to keep in mind and a few subtle ways to determine which is right for you.

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Jim Kline funded a lot of his 20s with credit cards. When he entered his 30s, the combination of credit card payments and student loans overwhelmed him and he knew he needed to make a change.

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