Debt Management
Just seven months after graduating from business school, I made the final payment on my $72,000 student loan balance. It…
Key takeaways A lien serves as legal notice that you owe a creditor for an unpaid loan. Liens are not…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Debt doesn’t just weigh on your finances, it can weigh on your sense of…
By Julie Jaggernath and Garrett Johnson Many people only glance at their credit card bill to see the total they…
Key takeaways It may be difficult to obtain a new loan after you enter a debt management plan, especially if…
Key takeaways Using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt could be a smart move if you can…
Key takeaways Debt consolidation can simplify your finances and potentially lower your interest rate. There may be upfront costs that…
Smart Shopping for School Supplies and Clothes Buy only the essentials immediately, and purchase remaining items as last year’s supplies…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Debt avoidance is the habit of refusing to consider or engage with borrowing…
Affordable Summer Party Ideas for Fun and Flair on a Budget When it comes to affordable summer party ideas, the…












