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A debt consolidation loan can help you get out of credit card debt. But if you don’t qualify for a decent rate, you should be wary of guaranteed loan offers that sound too good to be true.

Making a budget is one thing; sticking to it is what’s going to help you achieve your financial goals. Here are some tips on how to stick to a budget.

Creating a budget can be a difficult and tiresome task but learning how to budget for your personal expenses is key to financial health.

If you are in the process of paying down your debt, there are certain things to keep in mind at tax time. Here are some tips for filing taxes while you're in debt.

Americans collectively owe over $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, so it’s no surprise that many borrowers feel trapped by high student loan balances, interest rates, and overwhelming monthly payments. Refinancing your student loan can save you money on interest charges.

Losing your job can hit you like a ton of bricks, especially as you think of all of the financial obligations you have. Having a budget can help you manage your finances to get you through this difficult time.

If you are trying to figure out the best way to pay down debt on your own, you should consider which method works best for you – the debt snowball or debt avalanche.

Do you ever find yourself buying something impulsively? Delaying spending helps you save more and avoid impulse buys. It keeps your money aligned with your values and goals.

In an ideal world, we would be saving and paying off debt at the same time, and even have resources to invest in the money market. But ideal worlds are rare and many people have to make a choice between paying off debt or saving for an emergency.

Whether multiple credit cards will help you or land you in debt depends solely on how you manage them. If you have out-of-control credit card debt, having more than one credit card is a bad idea because available credit may be a temptation you cannot resist. On the other hand, if you are never tempted to use your credit card inappropriately, having multiple credit cards can offer some advantages.