Debt: Learn How To Manage, Reduce and Pay Off Debt With Confidence
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Get Out of Debt
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What Happens If You Miss a Payment on a DMP?
Missing a DMP payment can reinstate higher interest rates and fees, hurt your credit, and even cancel your plan. Here's what happens and how to recover.
Written by Andrew Lisa
| August 20, 2026
9 MIN READ
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Risks of Debt Settlement You Should Know
Debt settlement risks include credit damage, a possible tax bill, lawsuits, and high fees with no guarantee it works. Here's what to know before you settle.
Written by Andrew Lisa
| August 20, 2026
7 MIN READ
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What Is the Average Student Loan Debt in the U.S. in 2026?
What is the average student loan debt in 2026? See current averages for federal, private and bachelor's-degree borrowers, plus what the numbers mean.
Written by Rudri Bhatt Patel, CFHC™
| August 20, 2026
12 MIN READ
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How Credit Card Debt Affects Your Credit Score
How does credit card debt affect your credit score? Mainly through utilization and payment history. Learn how high balances hurt and how paydown helps.
Written by Sarah Hostetler
| August 19, 2026
8 MIN READ
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