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Foreclosure and Credit Counseling

Jessica BlaisJune 8, 2023

Foreclosure is a term no homeowner wants to hear. It means you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments to the point where the lender is threatening to seize your home. While this can be a scary and overwhelming situation, it’s important to know that there are safe and effective foreclosure prevention options available to homeowners […]

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Debt and the Deceased: How Should Spouses and Heirs Proceed?

Sarah BradyMarch 4, 2025

When a spouse passes away, it’s normal to be left with questions about the future of your finances. For example, will you inherit their debt? Are you responsible for paying off joint accounts? These are…

Using Your Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt

Sarah BradyFebruary 28, 2025

After you file your taxes, you might have another big milestone to check off of your financial “to do” list this year. What milestone am I referring to? Paying off debt! If you’re due a…

Americans Not Paying Bills on Time — and Why That’s Bad

Sarah BradyFebruary 11, 2025

Paying your bills on time can save you money and stress. When you pay a bill by the monthly due date, you avoid late payment fees, penalty interest rates, potential damage to your credit scores…

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