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97% of Retirees Carry Debt Into Retirement: Here’s How to Pay It Down

You pictured retirement as the finish line, the point where the bills

Kelley Bryson

Holiday Debt Hit $1,223 Last Year: Here’s How to Avoid It This Time

You haven't bought a single gift yet, and the credit card statement

Josh Patoka

Bankruptcy Filings Just Jumped 12%: Here’s What It Means for Your Debt in 2026

You've been juggling due dates for months now, moving money between accounts

Kelley Bryson

How To Spot A Debt Relief Or Credit Repair Scam In 2026

Your minimum payments keep climbing while your balance barely moves, and an

Josh Patoka

Credit Card Delinquency Rates Just Hit a 15-Year High: Here’s What to Do in 2026

You made your payment last month, and the month before that. But

Barbora Lee

The National Debt Just Hit $40 Trillion: Here’s What It Means for Your Wallet in 2026

You saw the headline scroll past. Another record broken, another trillion added

Kelley Bryson

Back to School Debt Is Climbing: Here’s How to Avoid It in 2026

You already said yes to the new sneakers. Then the school supply

Josh Patoka

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Is Back in 2026: What Defaulted Borrowers Need to Know

A letter from the Department of Education shows up in your mailbox,

Barbora Lee

AI Debt Collectors Are Calling: What Your Rights Still Are

Your phone rings with a number you don't recognize. The voice sounds

Kelley Bryson

Is Medical Debt Still On Your Credit Report In 2026?

You got a bill for a doctor's visit over a year ago.

Josh Patoka

The SAVE Student Loan Plan Is Ending: What to Do Next in 2026

Your loan servicer sent another email. This one says your SAVE plan

Barbora Lee