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5 Financial Facts You May Not Know For International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day. We’ve made great strides toward economic equality, but we still have a long way to go.
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About Kira Rosemarie
Kira is a writer and illustrator specializing in personal finance. She holds a degree in studio art from Indiana University and is finishing up her MBA from Nova Southeastern University. She's worked with Debt.com since 2018 and is a a PFE Certified Financial Counselor.
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This Couple Will Teach You How to “Lasso” Your Debt
The Debt Free Guys ditched the wintery snowball and avalanche methods for a cowboy-themed combo of multiple debt repayment strategies.
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Going Solo With Laura Adams’ Newest Book
Personal finance expert Laura Adams is releasing her newest book, Money-Smart Solopreneur, right on time for those who want to come out of this pandemic with an independent career.
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Debt.com Connects an Influencer to the Woman She Helped Pay Off Thousands
The Budget Mom’s methods saved Tiffany from her credit card debt. Then, she got to meet her.
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Definition and Pros and Cons
An adjustable-rate mortgage could save you money. Or, it could cost you much more than its fixed-rate counterpart. Is it right for you?
Medical Identity Theft
What is medical identity theft, and how can it affect you? It's more common than you think. Find out more about how to protect you identity.
The Fresh Start Program
The U.S. Department of Education has a temporary program to help borrowers with federal student loans in default. Learn what it is, how it works, and why everyone with defaulted student loans should enroll immediately.
In Debt and Getting Married? Here’s Why You Need a Prenup.
Debt.com gives you a guide to getting a prenuptial agreement. Learn how to set up a prenup and three good reasons why you may need one, even if you’re not rich.
What are Income Share Agreements (ISAs)?
Income share agreements (ISAs) are touted as a smart alternative to student loans. But you're still borrowing money to pay for school and it could end up costing more. Learn why ISAs can be riskier than student loans.
Using Borrower Defense to Cancel Student Loan Debt
The borrower defense repayment program can forgive student loan debt incurred from a school that closed before you could earn your degree or from one that promised false certifications. Learn how it works to see if you're eligible.
How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?
A lot goes into determining how large of a monthly payment you can actually afford. Find out which factors can help and which can hold you back.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage Guide
With a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate will always be the same. But is that always a good thing? Learn the pros and cons of fixed rates.
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