Debt: Learn How To Manage, Reduce and Pay Off Debt With Confidence
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Credit Card Debt
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Debt Consolidation
Ways to simplify repayment by combining debts.
Debt Relief
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Get Out of Debt
Strategies to build a successful debt payoff plan.
Medical Debt
Guidance for handling healthcare bills and debt.
Student Loans
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Should You Sell Your House to Pay Off Debt?
Selling your home to clear debt can help if you have high-interest debt and strong equity, but not if your rate is low.
Written by Andrew Lisa
| August 31, 2026
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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?
Debt relief can ding your credit, but how much depends on the option you pick. Here's what to expect and how to rebuild faster.
Written by Jacinta Majauskas
| August 27, 2026
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What Happens to Medical Bills When You Die? Who Pays and Who Doesn’t
What happens to medical bills when you die? They're usually paid by the estate, not family. Learn who's responsible and what to do before paying. Read on.
Written by Sarah Silbert
| August 26, 2026
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Alternatives to Debt Settlement: Other Ways to Manage Debt
Here's a look at alternatives to debt settlement, including credit counseling, debt management plans, debt consolidation, hardship programs and bankruptcy.
Written by Jeanine Skowronski, CEPF
| August 26, 2026
12 MIN READ
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