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Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.

Bad debt can also affect your credit. Your credit utilization, which is the percentage of your available credit that you're using, plays a major role in your credit score. High balances and maxed-out ...

New York City announced in October that it has canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 New Yorkers.

New York City announced in October that it has canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 New Yorkers.

Follow these five tips to save for retirement while paying off student loans, including using contributions to lower your income and taking advantage of a workplace match.

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Carrying debt into retirement can strain your finances—here’s how to strategically pay it down and protect your fixed income.

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