The average American now holds more than six figures worth of debt. Between auto loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other types of loans the typical amount of consumer debt is up to $103,358. But it doesn’t have to be the norm.
The articles in this section are tailored for everyday folks who want to achieve financial freedom. Read below to learn more. You can find more tips and resources to get out of all kinds of consumer debts.
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When facing the challenge of managing debt, you find yourself weighing various options to regain financial stability. One such consideration is whether to utilize investments to alleviate debt burdens. This…
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Financial fear can keep you up at night, but it can also keep you out of debt. If you feel ashamed about that, wonderful.
How can you know if a debt settlement company is legitimate? Taking these steps is a good start.
If you don’t have enough of the first, you won’t have enough of the second.
Vow to understand each other’s views on money before the wedding to avoid squabbles later.
It’s easy to fall in love with someone who’s broke. But if they’re in debt, that love won’t last.
I don’t mean to depress you, but be careful with your holiday shopping.
Just ask Chris Tucker. Or Nicolas Cage. Or the artist formerly known as Kanye West.
A new study shows that Americans don’t have enough money to buy a home, get married, or save for retirement – even though they owe less than last year.
The answer didn’t surprise me, but it might surprise you.
At 30 years old – earning less than $40,000 a year – I did it myself. But this advice can help anyone.
But how much it will help depends on where you live.
Two readers ask whether they should save their money or start investing.