Articles about Debt Management

How to Reclaim Abusive Interest from Retail Store Cards - 150

How to Reclaim Abusive Interest from Retail Store Cards

Do you feel your debt with your supermarket card never goes down despite monthly payments? You might be a vict...
Wage Garnishment: Legal Limits and What Part of Your Salary is Untouchable - 149

Wage Garnishment: Legal Limits and What Part of Your Salary is Untouchable

If you have unpaid debts and fear the court taking your salary, you must know your rights. The law protects a ...
Debt prescription: When do they legally stop claiming from you? - 138

Debt prescription: When do they legally stop claiming from you?

Debts don't last forever, but the clock can reset if you aren't careful. Know the legal prescription periods f...
How to negotiate a realistic debt write-off with your creditors - 137

How to negotiate a realistic debt write-off with your creditors

Negotiating a write-off isn't just asking for a discount; it's presenting a viability plan. Discover how to de...
Co-signing for a relative: The serious financial risks you assume - 127

Co-signing for a relative: The serious financial risks you assume

Signing as a guarantor is much more than a personal favor; it is committing your entire present and future wea...
How to escape the vicious cycle of high-interest quick loans - 126

How to escape the vicious cycle of high-interest quick loans

Quick loans promise immediate liquidity but hide usurious interest rates that can trap you in an infinite debt...
The Financial Right to be Forgotten: How to Clear Your Credit Past - 115

The Financial Right to be Forgotten: How to Clear Your Credit Past

Having a difficult financial past should not be a life sentence. The financial right to be forgotten allows ne...
Debt Consolidation: Is It Better to Pay a Single Monthly Installment? - 114

Debt Consolidation: Is It Better to Pay a Single Monthly Installment?

If paying multiple loans and cards is drowning your monthly economy, consolidation may seem like a magic solut...
The Impact of Default Interest on Your Total Debt - 98

The Impact of Default Interest on Your Total Debt

A delay of just a few days can be very expensive. Default interests are penalties for paying late that are rel...
How to Request a Grace Period on Your Loan if Your Income Drops - 97

How to Request a Grace Period on Your Loan if Your Income Drops

If your financial situation has changed and you can't make ends meet, a grace period can be your lifesaver. Di...
Microloans: Why They Are the Greatest Enemy of Your Financial Peace - 84

Microloans: Why They Are the Greatest Enemy of Your Financial Peace

What starts as a quick $300 help can end in an unpayable debt of thousands. Microloans hide interest rates of ...
How to Talk About Debt with Your Partner Without Arguing - 83

How to Talk About Debt with Your Partner Without Arguing

Money is one of the leading causes of breakups. Learn to approach the topic of debt with your partner from emp...
Second Chance Law: Who Can Apply and How It Works - 82

Second Chance Law: Who Can Apply and How It Works

If your debts prevent you from living, there is a legal way out. The Second Chance Law allows individuals and ...
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage This Month: Emergency Guide - 71

What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage This Month: Emergency Guide

If you find yourself in a critical financial situation and cannot meet your mortgage payment, do not panic or ...
How to Pay Off a Personal Loan Early and Save on Interest - 70

How to Pay Off a Personal Loan Early and Save on Interest

Have extra money and want to lift a burden? Paying off a loan ahead of schedule is one of the safest "investme...