What is considered bad debt (and why should it matter to borrowers)?
Bad debt can drain your finances and damage your credit. Here's how to identify and tackle it now.
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Are all debts forgiven after seven years?
Many borrowers believe debt disappears after seven years, but the reality is typically far more complicated.
How much does a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month now after the Fed cut rates in October?
A new Fed rate cut made home equity loans less expensive. Here's what a $150,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.
What will happen to home prices in 2026? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.
Experts forecast modest home price growth next year, though several forces could shift the outcome.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: November 10, 2025?
Mortgage interest rates remain competitive for both buyers and owners looking to refinance. Here's what to know now.
$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: Which is cheaper after the October Fed rate cut?
The costs associated with $50,000 home equity loans and HELOCs are not identical. Here's which one is cheaper now.
How much does a $60,000 home equity loan cost per month following the October Fed rate cut?
Home equity loan costs are dipping. Here's how much a $60,000 loan costs monthly now, post-October Fed rate cut.
What happens if you get your debt written off? Here's what borrowers should know now.
Having debt written off may sound like you're getting a clean slate, but it can come with lasting consequences.
Can a debt collector add interest charges and fees to your unpaid debts?
When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.
Here are the monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage following the Fed's October rate cut
Mortgage rates are easing after the Fed's October cut, but $800,000 loans still come with hefty monthly costs.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: November 7, 2025?
Both mortgage and mortgage refinance rates declined overnight. Here's what to know about interest rates right now.
HELOC rates are at their lowest level since 2023. Here's why (and what to do next).
HELOC interest rates fell this week to their lowest level since 2023. Here's why (and what borrowers should do now).
What are the monthly payments on a $200,000 home equity loan after the October Fed rate cut?
Home equity borrowing costs have declined following recent rate cuts, but how has that impacted the payments?
How much does a $90,000 home equity loan cost monthly following the Fed's October interest rate cut?
Home equity loan interest rates are declining again. Here's how much a $90,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.
Can you negotiate a settlement on a payday loan? What borrowers should know
Payday loans can trap borrowers in cycles of debt, but there may be ways out for those who are struggling.