Financial Cents: Posts About Debt

The Debt Avalanche Will Help You Pay off Debt for Less

When you use the Debt Avalanche to pay off your debt, you'll need a little bit more patience, but you'll be rewarded with big savings on interest.

Posted on: January 17, 2019

The Debt Snowball Method Can Help You Get out of Debt

With the Debt Snowball method, early victories will help you maintain crucial momentum on your journey to becoming debt-free.

Posted on: January 17, 2019

Want to Pay Off Your Debt? Try Building a Better Budget!

If you try and pay down your debt without a strict budget, you'll have a really hard time coming up with the extra money—even if you're working a second job.

Posted on: January 11, 2019

The Broke Person’s Guide to Credit Cards

Stop using your credit card to rack up high-interest consumer debt and start using it to boost your credit score instead!

Posted on: January 07, 2019

Your Guide to Escaping a Debt Trap

Being deep in debt can feel like you're sinking in quicksand. But hope is not lost! Here are some tips to help you plan your debt trap escape.

Posted on: November 08, 2018

10 Good Money Habits to Make Your Friends Jealous

There are better reasons to save money than wanting to make your friends turn green with jealousy. But as motivating factors go, this one ain't half bad.

Posted on: November 05, 2018

It’s Not Just You: Medical Costs Are Out of Control

There isn't any single reason that medical costs have gone up, but that just means there aren't any easy solutions either.

Posted on: October 25, 2018

What It Really Means to Cosign a Loan

If you wouldn't be comfortable taking out a given loan for yourself, then you'll want to think twice about cosigning that loan for someone else.

Posted on: September 28, 2018

What’s the Quickest Way to Fix Bad Credit?

In order to find the best—or the fastest—way to fix your credit score, you'll have to reckon with why your score is bad in the first place.

Posted on: September 27, 2018

What Happens When You Can’t Pay Back Your Personal Loan

If you default on your personal loan, you're going to enter a world of debt collectors and garnished wages. Instead, try talking to your lender first.