Get Out of Debt: Strategies To Pay Off What You Owe Faster

Debt
Can You Go to Jail for Debt? Laws, Risks and Rights
Owing money isn't a crime, but ignoring a court order can be. See when debt can lead to arrest, what collectors can't legally do and how to protect yourself.

Written by Rudri Bhatt Patel, CFHC™
| September 29, 2026
16 MIN READ
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What Is Gambling Debt and How Do You Get Out of It?
What is gambling debt? It's debt from betting losses, like credit card balances and loans. Learn the warning signs and how to pay it off for good.

Written by Jeanine Skowronski, CEPF
| September 16, 2026
9 MIN READ
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Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First?
If you've got a little extra money at the end of the month, you've probably asked yourself if you should put this toward your debt or invest.

Written by Ana Gotter
| September 11, 2026
8 MIN READ
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Should You Use the Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche Method?
Debt snowball vs. avalanche: the snowball clears your smallest balance first for quick wins, while the avalanche targets your highest APR to save money.

Written by Rudri Bhatt Patel, CFHC™
| September 10, 2026
10 MIN READ
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