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Creditors are required by law to disclose the terms and conditions of their offers in detail before you sign on the dotted line. Unfortunately, those terms and conditions can be overwhelming. Here's how to understand what's being said.

Many recognize insurance as a necessary (and often required) service. But you might not have realized how insurance claims could significantly impact personal finances.

Whether you missed a payment, made a payment, opened a new account, or had your credit pulled, these things will eventually show up on your credit report. But how quickly?

Young adults often head out into the world without the necessary financial skills to succeed on their own. These are the nine core lessons they should learn before leaving the house.

Although bankruptcy does offer a chance at a fresh start, it can be a bumpy road to full recovery. Here's what it takes to get your credit back in good standing.

Debt settlement is a legitimate option for consumers who can't afford to repay their debts in full, but is it right for you?

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, April's blog posts were written by consumers whose lives have improved as a result of their debt repayment efforts. While every story is worth hearing, we received so many wonderful stories that we were unable to publish them all. Following are excerpts from some of the unpublished letters that I found particularly moving.

Student Loan Counselor Taunya Kennedy responds to Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon, who tweeted a "request for ideas" for philanthropy.

When a credit card company issues you a credit card and you pay regularly on the account, everything is fine. But what happens if you stop paying on the account?

Homeownership has long been touted as the American Dream; yet it is not necessarily the best choice for all Americans. Despite the decline in the housing market, owning a home can have its privileges. However, there are some situations where it makes more sense to rent.

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