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The federal government is becoming more directly involved in resolving debt collection complaints and that should be a very good thing for you.
If you’re looking for a way to get debt free, you may be considering consolidating your debts, trying to settle with your creditors, or getting on a debt management plan. It can be important to understand and compare your options, because they could affect your finances and credit in different ways.
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.
In a wage garnishment, your employer may take money directly out of your paycheck to repay your creditors. You have rights, though, and may be able to find a way to lessen or stop the garnishment. Here's how.
In August 2022, President Biden announced his plan to provide targeted student loan forgiveness to offset the financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The goal is to offer financial relief to millions of student borrowers. Here’s an update on what’s going on and what to do.
Student loan borrowers may have the option to defer their payments while they’re enrolled at least half-time and during a grace period after leaving school. However, deferring your payments might be a decision that comes back to bite you later.
Student loan counseling can be a life-changing tool, especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their federal student loans. To make the most of your counseling session (and save yourself some time), there are a few steps you should take care of in advance of your appointment.
Learn about the legal status known as “judgment proof” for people with low income, where benefits such as Social Security do not count as garnishable assets.
Your debt-to-income ratio is a measure of your debt load compared to your income. It tells lenders whether you might struggle to afford another payment—like, say, a mortgage—on top of existing debts. Here's how to calculate your ratio and how to know when your number is too high.
In January 2022, Navient, one of the country’s largest student loan servicers, reached a $1.85 billion settlement over allegations it defrauded students with deceptive and predatory loan practices. Here's how to know if your loans were impacted and what comes next.
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