Debt Management

Debt Management Hiding Debts From Your Spouse Can Be Recipe for Divorce
Like any other bad habit, debt ? when spinning out of control ? can become a shameful secret that one partner in a relationship hides from the other.

Debt Management Worksheets

Digging Out of Debt
How long will it take to pay off those credit-card bills? Our calculator will tell you.
Do You Have Too Much Debt?
Crunch your numbers in our worksheet to find out. Also, see how you stack up against your peers.
Should You Borrow From Your 401(k) or 403(b)?
It can cripple your retirement savings. But if you're paying obscene amounts in interest, it's one way to dig yourself out of the hole.
How Much Interest Will You Pay?
Once you see how much money you're wasting, you just might get motivated about paying off those credit cards.
Should You Consolidate Your Loans?
It could save you some cash. Just be sure to use those extra savings to pay off your debt more quickly.

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Credit Cards

When Credit-Card Debt is Better Than Home-Equity Debt
Sometimes, you'll get a better deal with that just-right credit card APR than your Home Equity Loan.
Just Rewards?
Credit-card rewards programs can be worthwhile if you use them wisely. But watch out for these 10 costly pitfalls.
Free Cash!
While 0% APR convenience checks can be a means to lower interest payments or even make a quick buck, they can backfire on you if you're not aware of the pitfalls. Here's what you need to know about these offers, and how to use them strategically.

Student Loans

Consolidate Your Student Loans Now!
With interest rates near 40-year lows, now's the time to lock in and reduce your monthly payments.
Sometimes Grad School Can Be a Big Financial Mess
Many college graduates and working adults believe in the money-making powers of advanced degrees, but it comes at a cost.

Overall Debt

Hiding Debts From Your Spouse Can Be Recipe for Divorce
LIKE ANY OTHER bad habit, debt ? when spinning out of control ? can become a shameful secret that one partner in a relationship hides from the other.
Help! I'm Drowning in Debt
The creditors are calling. The bills are mounting. The panic is swelling. Here's how to get yourself back on track.
Credit Fixes That Can Fix You
Want a quick and easy way to repair your credit? Too bad there's no such thing. Stay away from anyone who tells you differently.
Guess Who's Looking at Your Credit Report
From your future boss to your auto-insurance company, it's not just traditional lenders who want a peek at your finances.

Your Home

The No-Equity Loan Trap
Don't be fooled. These loans are lousy deals. If you need money, there are better places to turn.

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When Credit-Card Debt Is Better Than Home-Equity Debt
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Dodging Your Lease
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New web sites allow you do what was once impossible: get out of your auto lease.

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