Not every debt consolidation loan is created equal, especially in today’s economic and rate landscape. Getty Images/iStockphoto Carrying credit card debt from month to month has never been cheap, but the past few years have made it considerably more expensive for the average borrower. After all, credit card interest rates climbed to historic highs and … Read more
Debt forgiveness could cut thousands of dollars off a $15,000 balance, but the outcome could vary. Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever and the cost of holding that debt continues to climb. Total credit card balances have surged past $1.28 trillion nationwide and the average credit cardholder is paying … Read more
If you’re being sued over unpaid credit card debt, you may have more leverage than the debt collector is counting on. Hanizam/Getty Images As credit card balances have swelled, debt balances have climbed and delinquency rates have ticked upward over the last few years. Debt collection activity has followed suit. Over time, most unpaid debt … Read more
Before you consolidate your debt, it’s wise to know what the most effective tools are in the current economic environment. Dilok Klaisataporn/Getty Images Credit card debt has a sneaky way of becoming unmanageable — and in many cases, that happens before you have a chance to recognize how debilitating the issue really is. After all, … Read more
The VA offers certain types of debt relief to military members — but it’s both targeted and limited. Patrick Strattner/PS Photography/Getty Images Over the last couple of decades, the federal government has expanded many of the benefits offered to veterans, from healthcare access to bolstering disability claims processing and rolling out new homebuying protections. But … Read more
Veterans have access to debt relief options, but do any of them meaningfully reduce or eliminate what’s owed? Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images The financial challenges that follow military service rarely make headlines. But the numbers tell a sobering story: Not only do veterans use credit cards more often than civilians, but military families also carry higher … Read more
Millions of disabled borrowers are trapped by credit card debt they can’t pay, but is forgiveness an option in this situation? Getty Images/iStockphoto Becoming disabled doesn’t just change your health. It also changes your finances, often overnight. Income disappears or shrinks. Medical bills arrive. And the credit card debt that was manageable on a full … Read more
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Bankruptcy is a legal process with long-term financial consequences, and it isn’t the right solution for every borrower. BlackSalmon/Getty Images Credit card debt in America has become something of a slow-moving crisis. The total amount of credit card debt nationwide recently surged past $1.28 trillion, for example, and with average interest rates hovering above 21%, … Read more
Settling your debt for a very low amount requires patience and leverage, but there’s no guaranteed playbook for success. PM Images/Getty Images If you’ve stared at a credit card balance that you simply can’t pay off, you’ve probably done the mental math on whether you can offer the creditor a fraction of the balance and … Read more