Can I use my 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?
Using your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt might sound tempting, but it could cost you more than you think.
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How to consolidate $50,000 (or more) in credit card debt without hurting your credit
Owe $50,000 or more in credit card debt? These smart consolidation strategies can help without hurting your credit.
4 home equity borrowing questions lenders say they're often asked
Considering a home equity loan or HELOC? Here are answers to the questions that lenders say they're often asked.
How to maximize your gold investment this June, according to experts
With Fed decisions and market swings ahead, gold investors need targeted strategies to navigate June's challenges.
How medical debt impacts your credit (and what you can do about it)
Unpaid medical bills can hurt your credit, but certain relief options could limit the damage.
Here's how much an 18-month CD can earn now (and why it's still worth opening)
An 18-month CD offers savers an attractive mix of high-rate interest and security. Here's how much it can earn now.
Should you lock a home equity loan interest rate this June?
There are compelling reasons why homeowners may want to lock in a home equity loan rate this June. Here are three.
3 things credit card users should be doing now
With credit card rates high and interest compounding daily, card users should consider doing these three things now.
How much would an annuity pay me monthly? These are the amounts to know.
Curious how much an annuity could offer in retirement? Here's what to know about the possible payments.
What happens to an annuity when a person dies?
Annuities can provide guaranteed income for life, but what happens to that income stream when you die?
Home equity levels just hit a new high. Here's why it's worth borrowing now.
Home equity levels are rising once again. Here's why it could be a smart borrowing source for homeowners right now.
3 gold price questions that investors should be asking now
With gold's price poised to break yet another record high, prospective investors should be asking these questions now.
Settling debt while unemployed: What are your real options?
Out of work and overwhelmed by debt? Here's how to settle what you owe when you don't have a steady paycheck.
How to qualify for medical debt forgiveness
Struggling with medical bills? Here's how to qualify for forgiveness (and what to do if you don't meet the criteria).
Student loan moves to make for the fall 2025 semester
Doing your research and applying for private student loans now can help you pay for the fall 2025 college semester.