11 Easy Ways to Spot a Get Out of Debt Scam
Have debt worries? Here is how to avoid being swindled.
11 Easy Ways to Spot a Get Out of Debt Scam
Have debt worries? Here is how to avoid being swindled.
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10 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances
It’s time to get out of debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck!
Student Loan Debt: a National Crisis With no Sign of Slowing Down
Student loans are easy to get, but hard to understand, and even harder to repay.
Living a Debt-Free Lifestyle: An Expert Roundup
We asked over 50 experts to give us the keys to living a debt-free lifestyle. Start here to learn how to achieve and maintain a debt free life.
20 Dreams that Credit Card Payments Hold You Back from Achieving
Even if you’re not struggling to stay afloat, you’re still missing out.
Avenging Their Debt: Which Avengers Owe More Money Than They Have?
Superheroes have mortgages and student loans, too.
The 5 Dumbest and Smartest Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt
Credit card use is surging once again – and so is credit card debt. Here’s what to do (and not do) about it.
Should I File for Bankruptcy?
Learn how you should file for personal bankruptcy when you can’t afford debt and other relief options won’t help.
Credit Card Debt Negotiation
Credit card debt can be extremely stressful. In the fourth quarter of 2018, the average American held more than $8,788 in credit card debt, according to a recent WalletHub study. And the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research indicates that that number is likely to keep growing. When numbers reach that high, or even higher, it […]
10 Easy Reads For Getting Out Of Debt – And Staying Out
These books can make it easy for you to keep your own books.
How My Wife and I Paid Our Large Debt
We paid down $50,000 in less than a year with these frugal living tips.
How to Win The “Debt Snowball” Debate
Tackle your high interest first to save yourself time and money.
Don’t Pay To Save With Biweekly Mortgage Payments
You’re better off saving that money for an emergency and to pay other debt.
10 Inventive Ways to Make Money to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Using scissors, needles, and pie tins, you can earn lots of extra cash.
New Year No Debt: You Don’t Have to Accept Debt As a Way of Life
Just because everyone else is in debt doesn’t mean you have to spend your life paying creditors.
Are You Living in Credit Hell?
This spooky map looks at how long it takes to pay off the typical credit card debt in every state.
Part 2: What’s Your Dumbest Debt Mistake?
What not to do: Join a pyramid scheme
What’s Your Dumbest Debt Mistake?
Our favorite answer: Marrying the wrong person.
Back Taxes: End Your Challenges with Unpaid Tax Debt
What are back taxes? Back taxes are any taxes that you owe that remain unpaid after the year that they are due. Basically, if you let an entire filing year go by without paying the IRS what you owe, it’s considered “back taxes.” It’s important to note that even taxes you don’t pay within a […]
How Your Thought Process Affects Your Finances
Knowing how you think about money can help you save more of it.
5 Creative Ways To Pay Off Debt Once It Goes Into Collections
Yes, one of the options involves blood and sperm.
Tax Debt Consolidation
When you want to consolidate unpaid tax debt from multiple years into a single repayment plan, you typically use an installment agreement (IA). We explain how this differs from credit card and student loan consolidation and how it works.
If My Spouse Owes Back Taxes Am I Liable?
If you’re married filing jointly and your spouse doesn’t pay the IRS, then you could find yourself on the hook for that tax debt unless you take these steps.
The Facts on Your Federal Tax Lien
Avoid the placement of a tax lien by seeking resolution.
How Does the IRS Find about Unreported Income?
Even if you don’t file a tax return, the IRS can still find you from data they collect from third-party bank and credit info.
IRS Penalties & Interest: Don’t Overpay The IRS
The IRS adds penalties and interest every month you don’t pay your taxes. Learn how to make a plan that avoids the pitfalls of these extra costs.
IRS Bank Levies: Tapping Your Accounts
Levies allow the IRS to take money directly out of your bank accounts to cover unpaid tax debt. Learn how to protect your cash flow from levies.
Commons Tax Questions about Filing and IRS Back Taxes
This page provides answers to the most common tax questions we receive. All answers are provided by Debt.com’s resident tax expert, Jacob Dayan. If you still have questions, head over to our Ask the Expert section to get the answer you need. Please note: If you’re having trouble with your taxes, almost every situation is […]
Offer in Compromise: IRS Debt Settlement
If you can’t pay back tax debt due to financial hardship, an Offer in Compromise (OIC) allows you to reduce debt in a way that won’t hurt your outlook.