Debt Management
News, insights and expert analysis on debt management from the team at Kiplinger.
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Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?Smart Buying Social Security has funding problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has made worse. What are the prospects for the next Congress and administration doing something about it?
By David Muhlbaum
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Which Debt Is ‘Good Debt’ and Which Is ‘Bad Debt’?debt management Not all debts are created equal. Some help you get ahead. Others should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to tell the difference and how to handle your own debt situation.
By Deborah L. Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP®
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Smart Strategies to Tackle Your DebtCoronavirus and Your Money Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.
By Daniel Bortz
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Give Your Budget Some LoveBudgeting Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home EquityBudgeting A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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How to Play Defense on Your Debt – Even in an Economic Downturndebt management For anyone with debt to their name, right now could be a great time to take advantage of unique opportunities to either refinance, pay off or even drag out their payments. Which strategy is right for you?
By Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP®
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Millennials Face Their Second Recession
Making Your Money Last Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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10 Things You Should Know Before Filing for Bankruptcybankruptcy If you're struggling to pay your bills and thinking about filing for bankruptcy, there are a few things you should know before taking that big step.
By Diane Davis
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9 Ways to Raise Cash Quicklysavings The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
By Sandra Block
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