Total consumer debt in America is over $17 trillion. If you're juggling multiple debts you may be feeling an added anxiety as you try to determine where to focus. Here are some pointers on how to prioritize your debts.

Online lenders can be a convenient and easy source of money. You can often quickly apply online and receive the funds in your account within a few days. However, working with a financial institution that has brick and mortar locations has its benefits as well. If you’re considering an online-only lender, review these pros and cons first.

Student loan consolidation can be beneficial, but it’s not necessarily the right choice for everyone. Here’s what to consider and how you can consolidate loans.

Digging yourself out from debt can be overwhelming, but if you’re a military servicemember, there’s help in the form of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which provides a number of valuable protections for you and your finances. Here are some of the most important ways the SCRA can be used to help military families.

As a human resource professional, you understand that holistic employee wellness benefits result in positive outcomes — financially and emotionally — for both employers and employees. You’ve done the research and you’re ready to start a financial wellness program, but you’re not sure where to start. Here's what you need to know.

Summer is the perfect time to review your finances to make sure your bases are covered. Here’s what to look for during your mid-year financial check-in.

Debt tends to add up during a period of unemployment. While out of work debt may not have been your priority focus, but as you enter reemployment it’s going to take some strategizing to deal with it. Here’s how to tackle debt accumulation from unemployment.

If your student loans are in default due to non-payment, you’re going to want to rehabilitate your loans in order to avoid some fairly dire potential consequences. Here’s what you need to know about the loan rehabilitation process.

Filing for bankruptcy may be a last resort, but it could also be the best option when you’re overwhelmed. Bankruptcy can pause foreclosure or collection proceedings, discharge eligible debts, and get you on a more manageable payment plan with your creditors. If you’re considering bankruptcy, you may want to start by learning more about the bankruptcy process and what happens before, during, and after you file.

When you’re a single parent, affording the cost of living can be stressful and lonely. Living on one income means your budget is more limited, giving you less financial flexibility and making saving more difficult. If you’ve wondered about taking a loan to get ahead or to help manage unexpected costs, here’s what to think about.