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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Types of Debt Consolidation: Which One Is Right for You?
Explore the main types of debt consolidation, from personal loans to balance transfer cards. Compare the costs, risks and eligibility to find your match.
Written by Jeanine Skowronski, CEPF
| September 4, 2026
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Does Paying Off a Credit Card Help Your Credit Score?
Paying off a credit card is among the fastest and most effective ways to give your credit score a boost. Here's what you need to know about your balance.
Written by Andrew Lisa
| September 3, 2026
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What Happens If You Max Out Your Credit Cards?
You haven’t ruined your finances forever, but a maxed-out balance can hurt your credit score if you don’t pay it off.
Written by Gabriel Vito
| September 3, 2026
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Should You Use a Personal Loan To Pay Off Credit Cards?
When high interest rates make it harder to make meaningful progress, a personal loan may provide an opportunity to consolidate debt and create a payoff plan.
Written by Josephine Nesbit
| September 3, 2026
9 MIN READ
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